IBM System x3400 M3 Type 7378/7379

Installation and User's Guide

IBM System x3400 M3 Type 7378/7379

Installation and User's Guide

Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 121,
and the IBM Safety Information, Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the
Warranty Information document that comes with the server.

Third Edition (July 2010)

© Copyright IBM Corporation 2010.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.
Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Chapter 1. The System x3400 M3 server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

The IBM Documentation CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the Documentation Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
What your server offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Reliability, availability, and serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
IBM Systems Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power-supply LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Server components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
System-board internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
System-board switches and jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
System-board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
System-board external connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SAS backplane connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operator information panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Working inside the server with the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Internal cable routing and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Tape drive cable connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
DVD drive cable connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operator information panel cable connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Hard disk drive cable connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Removing the left-side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Opening the bezel media door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Removing the air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Installing the air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Installing the fan cage assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Opening the power-supply cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Closing the power-supply cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Installing a DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Installing a USB or SATA tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Installing a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Installing the virtual media key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Independent channel mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Memory-mirroring mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Installing an optional ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key . . . . . . . 85

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Installing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Installing a second microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Installing a redundant power supply and fans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Completing the installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Chapter 3. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Using the Setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Starting the Setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Setup utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Using the Boot Selection Menu program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Starting the backup server firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 107
ServerGuide features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Setup and configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Typical operating-system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide . . . . . . . 109
Using the integrated management module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Using the embedded hypervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture . . . . . . . 111
Obtaining the IP address for the Web interface access . . . . . . . . . 112
Logging on to the Web interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program . . . . . . . . . 113
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Using the LSI Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Formatting a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Updating IBM Systems Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . 119

Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . 119
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
IBM Taiwan product service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Particulate contamination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Documentation format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . 124
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . 124
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada . . . . . . . 124
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . 124
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . 125
Germany Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Japan VCCI Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

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Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement . . . . . . . . . 126
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement . . . . . . 127
People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement . . . . 127
Taiwan Class A compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.

Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.

Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.

Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.

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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

Important:

Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This
number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger
statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM
Safety Information document.

For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1,” translations for that
caution statement are in the Safety Information document under “Statement 1.”

Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you
perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the
server or optional device before you install the device.

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Statement 1:

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is

hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.

To Connect: To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF. 1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices. 2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4. Remove all cables from devices.
5. Turn device ON.

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Statement 2:

CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble

Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

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Statement 3:

CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.

Class 1 Laser Product

Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A` Laser de Classe 1

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Statement 4:

≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)

CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.

Statement 5:

CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.

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1

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Statement 8:

CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following
label attached.

Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact
a service technician.

Statement 11:

CAUTION:
The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby.

Statement 12:

CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

Statement 13:

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DANGER
Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard
under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system
electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection
requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for
electrical specifications.

Statement 15:

CAUTION:
Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server
unit is extended.

Statement 17:

CAUTION:
The following label indicates moving parts nearby.

Statement 26:

CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.

Attention: This product is suitable for use on an IT power distribution system

whose maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault
condition.

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Chapter 1. The System x3400 M3 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
System x3400 M3 Type 7378/7379 server, instructions for installing optional
devices, and instructions for starting and configuring the server. For diagnostic and
troubleshooting information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide that
is on the IBM Documentation CD.

The IBM® System x3400 M3 Type 7378/7379 server is a 5U1-high high performance
server. It can be upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through a
microprocessor upgrade. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require
superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and
large amounts of reliable data storage.

Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key

considerations in the design of the server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.

The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the
warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Information
document that comes with the server.

The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help

increase performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server
offers” on page 7 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 10.

You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. At http://www.ibm.com/support/
mysupport/, you can create a personalized support page by identifying IBM
products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe
to weekly e-mail notifications about new technical documents, search for information
and downloads, and access various administrative services.

If you participate in the IBM client reference program, you can share information
about your use of technology, best practices, and innovative solutions; build a
professional network; and gain visibility for your business. For more information
about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
clientreference/.

Some server models support up to eight 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk
drives, or up to eight 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA hard disk drives, sixteen or
eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA hard disk drives. The illustrations in this
document might differ slightly from your model.

Note: SAS expander card does not support 3 GB RAID adapters.

If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM Web site. The server might have features that are not described in the
documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated
occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might

1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a "U." A 1-U-high device is
1.75 inches tall.

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be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server
documentation. To check for updates, complete the following steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating
firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this
document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates,
or click Publications lookup for documentation updates.

Record information about the server in the following table. You will need this
information when you register the server with IBM.

Product name IBM System x3400 M3

Machine type 7378/7379
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
Key serial number _____________________________________________
Key manufacturer _____________________________________________
Key phone number _____________________________________________

The model number and serial number are on labels on the bottom of the server and
on the front, visible through the bezel, as shown in the following illustration.

Important: The server keys cannot be duplicated by a locksmith. If you lose them,
order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. The telephone number of the
manufacturer is on the keys.

For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

The IBM Documentation CD

The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in Portable
Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you
find information quickly.

Hardware and software requirements

The IBM Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and
software:
v Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux®
v 100 MHz microprocessor
v 32 MB of RAM
v Adobe® Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems

Using the Documentation Browser

Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the documents, and view documents, using Adobe Acrobat Reader

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or xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in
use in your server and displays the documents in the language for that region (if
available). If a document is not available in the language for that region, the
English-language version is displayed.

Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:

v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. The
Documentation Browser starts automatically.
v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following
procedures:
– If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or
DVD drive and click Start --> Run. In the Open field, type
e:\win32.bat

where e is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive, and click OK.
– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; then,
run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh

Select your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all
the documents for your server. Some documents might be in folders. A plus sign (+)
indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under it. Click the
plus sign to display the additional documents.

When you select a document, a description of the document appears under Topic
Description. To select more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while
you select the documents. Click View Book to view the selected document or
documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one document, all
the selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.

To search all the documents, type a word or word string in the Search field and
click Search. The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed in
order of the most occurrences. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use
the Acrobat search function, or press Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within
the document.

Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.

Related documentation
This Installation and User’s Guide contains general information about the server,
including how to set up, install supported optional devices, and how to configure the
server. The following documentation also comes with the server:
v Warranty Information
This is a document that comes with the server. It contains information about the
terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance.
v Safety Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains translated
caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears
in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding
statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
v Problem Determination and Service Guide

Chapter 1. The System x3400 M3 server 3

This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains information
to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service
technicians.
v Environmental Notices and User's Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains translated
environmental notices.
v IBM License Agreement for Machine Code
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It provides translated
versions of the IBM License Agreement for Machine Code for your product.
v IBM MCP Linux License Information and Attributions
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It provides the
open-source notices.

Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the

IBM System x Documentation CD.

The System x and xSeries Tools Center is an online information center that
contains information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware,
device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and xSeries Tools Center is at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.

The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
comes with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include
information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide
additional information that is not included in the server documentation. These
updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated documentation
and technical updates, complete the following steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup.
4. From the Product family menu, select System x3400 M3 and click Continue.

Notices and statements in this document

The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the
multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Documentation CD.
Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the
Safety Information document.

The following notices and statements are used in this document:

v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage might occur.
v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.

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v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.

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Features and specifications
The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the
server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or
some specifications might not apply.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor: Memory: PCI and PCI-X expansion slots:
v Intel® Xeon® up to six-core with v Sixteen DIMM connectors (eight per v Six PCI expansion slots on the system
integrated memory controller and Quick microprocessor) board:
Path Interconnect (QPI) architecture v Minimum: 1 GB – Four PCI Express x8 (2x8 link, 2x4
v Designed for LGA 1366 socket Note: If you install a link)
v Scalable up to twelve cores ServeRAID-M1015 SAS/SATA adapter, – One PCI Express x16 (x8 link)
v 32 KB instruction cache, 32 KB data make sure at least 2 GB of memory is – One PCI 32-bit
cache, and 4MB, 8 MB and 12MB installed in the server before you run v One or two expansion slots on the PCI
cache that is shared among the cores DSA from a bootable CD. extender card:
v Support for up to two microprocessors, v Maximum: 128 GB – Standard - One PCI Express x8 (x4
second microprocessor with pluggable – 48 GB using unbuffered DIMMs link) on the PCI-Express extender
VRM (UDIMMs) card
v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64 – 128 GB using registered DIMMs – Optional - Two PCI-X 64/133 slots on
Technology (EM64T) (RDIMMs) the PCI-X extender card
v Type: Registered or unbuffered ECC
Note: double-data-rate 3 (DDR3) 800, 1066, Hot-swap fans:
v Use the Setup utility to determine the and 1333 MHz DIMMs only v Three (standard)
type and speed of the microprocessors. v RDIMMs sizes: 1 GB, 2 GB , 4 GB , Note: To upgrade to redundant cooling,
For a list of supported microprocessors, and 8 GB single-rank or dual-rank
install the redundant power and cooling
see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ v UDIMMs sizes: 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB option kit. The kit includes one 920-watt
serverproven/compat/us/ single-rank or dual-rank
hot-swap power-supply and three hot-swap
™ v Chipkill supported
v Do not install an Intel Xeon 5500 fans.
series microprocessor and an Xeon™ Drives:
5600 series microprocessor in the same v SATA: Size:
server. v Tower
– DVD (standard)
– Height: 440 mm (17.3 in.)
. – DVD/CD-RW (optional)
– Depth: 767 mm (30.2 in.)
– Maximum of two devices can be
– Width: 218 mm (8.6 in.)
installed
– Weight: approximately 37.85 kg (83.4
v Diskette (optional): External USB 1.44
lb) when fully configured or 27.1 kg
MB
(59.7 lb) minimum
v Supported hard disk drives:
v Rack
– Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
– 5U
– Height: 218 mm (8.6 in.)
Expansion bays:
– Depth: 702 mm (27.6 in.)
v Sixteen 2.5-inch HDD bays (three
– Width: 424 mm (16.7 in.)
optical DVD drive bays)
v Four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA – Weight: approximately 36 kg (79.3 lb)
when fully configured or 25.8 kg (56.9
drives
lb) minimum
v Eight 3.5-inch HDD bays (one
UltraSlim DVD drive)
Racks are marked in vertical increments of
v Three half-high 5.25-inch bays (one
4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each increment is
DVD drive installed)
referred to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high
Note:
device is 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) tall.
– SAS expander card does not
support 3 GB RAID adapters.
– Full-high devices such as an
optional tape drive will occupy two
half-high
5.25-inch bays.
– If the server is configured for RAID
operation using a ServeRAID
adapter, you might have to
reconfigure your disk arrays after
you install drives. See the
ServeRAID adapter documentation
for additional information about
RAID operation and complete
instructions for using the
ServeRAID adapter.
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and User's Guide
adapter: Humidity:
v Standard: One 670 watt (100 - 240 V v ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA adapter v Server on: 20% to 80%, maximum dew
AC) that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1E point 21°C, maximum rate of change
(standard) 5°C/hour
What your server offers
The server uses the following features and technologies:
v UEFI-compliant server firmware
IBM System x® Server Firmware (server firmware) offers several features,
including Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 2.1 compliance, Active
Energy Manager technology, enhanced RAS capabilities, and BIOS compatibility
support. UEFI replaces the basic input/output system (BIOS) and defines a
standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware, and external
devices. UEFI-compliant System x servers are capable of booting UEFI-compliant
operating systems, BIOS-based operating systems, and BIOS-based adapters as
well as UEFI-compliant adapters.

Note: The server does not support DOS.

v Integrated management module
The Integrated Management module (IMM) combines service processor
functions, video controller, and (when an optional virtual media key is installed)
remote presence function in a single chip. The IMM provides advanced
service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting function. If an environmental
condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM lights
LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and
alerts you to the problem. The IMM also provides a virtual presence capability for
remote server management capabilities. The IMM provides remote server
management through industry-standard interfaces:
– Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0
– Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3
– Common Information Model (CIM)
– Web browser
v Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture
The remote presence feature provides the following functions:
– Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz,
regardless of the system state
– Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote
client
– Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a
remote client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that
are available for use by the server
– Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server
as a virtual drive
The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the
IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang
condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to assist in
determining the cause of the hang condition.
v IBM Dynamic System Analysis Preboot diagnostics programs
The Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostics programs are stored
on the integrated flash memory. It collects and analyzes system information to
aid in diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic programs collect the following
information about the server:
– System configuration
– Network interfaces and settings
– Installed hardware

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– Light path diagnostics status
– Service processor status and configuration
– Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI configuration
– Hard disk drive health
– RAID adapter configuration
– Event logs for service processors
The DSA program creates a chronologically ordered merged of the system-event
log (as the IPMI event log), the IMM event log (as the ASM event log), and the
operating-system event logs. The information is collected into a file that you can
send to IBM service and support. Additionally, you can view the information
locally through a generated text report file. You can also copy the log to a
removable media and view the log from a Web browser.
For additional information about the DSA program, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD
v IBM Systems Director
IBM Systems Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can
use to centrally manage System x and xSeries® servers. For more information,
see the IBM Systems Director documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD.
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, which you can download from the
Web, provides programs to help you set up the server and install a Windows
operating system. The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardware
devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For
more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see “Using
the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 107.
v IBM X-Architecture® technology
IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make
your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more
information, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/
enterprise/index.html.
– VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor
The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor is available on some server models.
Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to
run on a host system at the same time. The VMware ESXi embedded
hypervisor software is provided on USB flash device that is installed in the
USB connector on the system board. See “Using the embedded hypervisor”
on page 111 for additional information.
– Active Memory™
The Active Memory feature improves the reliability of memory through memory
mirroring. Memory mirroring stores data in two pairs of DIMMs simultaneously.
– Large system-memory capacity
The memory bus supports up to 128 GB of system memory using RDIMMs.
The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to 16
industry-standard PC3-10600R-999 (single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs), 800,
1067, and 1333 MHz, DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate), registered,
synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory
modules (DIMMs). The memory bus also supports up to 48 GB system
memory using UDIMMs.
v Integrated network support

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The server comes with one integrated Broadcom 5709C series Gigabit Ethernet
controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps
network. For more information, see “Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet
Utility program” on page 113.
v Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and stores private
and public secure keys. It provides the hardware support for the Trusted
Computing Group (TCG) specification. You can download the software to support
the TCG specification, when the software is available. See http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/xseries/scalable_family.html for details about the TPM
implementation. You can enable TPM support through the Setup utility under the
System Security menu option. See Table 4 on page 23 for more information.

Note: The physical presence requires manual setting on the server to change
the TPM configuration. The TPM is enabled and physical presence is not
asserted by default. The physical presence needs to be asserted to activate,
deactivate, clear or change ownership of the TPM.
v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0
IPMI 2.0 support providing secure remote power-on/power-off and several
standard alerts for components such as fans, voltage, and temperature.
v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability
The server supports up to sixteen (depending on your model) 2.5-inch or eight
3.5-inch hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. With the hot-swap feature, you
can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.

Note: SAS expander card does not support 3 GB RAID adapters.

v Light path diagnostics
Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more
information, see the section about light path diagnostics in the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD.
v Memory mirroring
Memory mirroring improves the availability of memory by writing information to
the main memory and redundant locations in a mirrored pair of DIMMs.
v PCI-32 adapter capabilities
The server has one slot for a PCI-32 adapter.
v PCI Express x8 adapter capabilities
The server has five slots for PCI Express x8 adapters. Three of these slots
accept x8 adapters, but the adapters will operate as x4 adapters.
v PCI Express x16 adapter capabilities
The server has one slot for PCI Express x16 adapter, which will operate as an x8
adapter.
v Redundant cooling and power capabilities
The server supports up to two 920-watt hot-swap power supplies. If the server
comes with only one power supply, you can install an additional power supply
with three redundant hot-swap cooling fans to add redundant power and cooling
capabilities. If the maximum load on the server is less than 920 watts and a
problem occurs with one of the power supplies, the other power supply can meet
the power requirements. The redundant cooling of the fans enables continued
operation if one of the fans fails.
v ServeRAID support

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The server supports ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configurations.
v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
The server supports up to two Intel Xeon quad-core microprocessors. If the
server comes with only one microprocessor, you can install an additional
microprocessor to enhance performance and provide SMP capability.
v Systems-management capabilities
The server contains an integrated management module (IMM), which enables
you to manage the functions of the server locally and remotely and provides
remote presence and blue-screen capture capability. The IMM also provides
system monitoring and event recording.
v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support
The Ethernet controllers in the server support TOE, which is a technology that
offloads the TCP/IP flow from the microprocessors and I/O subsystem to increase
the speed of the TCP/IP flow. When an operating system that supports TOE is
running on the server and TOE is enabled, the server supports TOE operation.
See the operating-system documentation for information about enabling TOE.

Note: As of the date of this document, the Linux operating system does not
support TOE.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability
(RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in
the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which
you can diagnose and correct problems.

The server has the following RAS features:

v 3-year parts, 3-year labor limited warranty (1-year warranty is available in limited
geography)
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features
v Automatic error retry or recovery
v Automatic memory downsizing on error detection
v Automatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI)
v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system restart when the
operating system becomes unresponsive
v Automatic server restart after a power failure, based on the Setup utility setting
v Availability of microcode level
v ABR (Automatic BIOS Recovery)
v Built-in, menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configuration
v Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, and voltage
v CD-based diagnostic programs
v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability
v Customer support center that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week2
v Diagnostic support of ServeRAID adapters

2. Service availability will vary by country. Response time varies; may exclude holidays.

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v Error codes and messages
v Error correcting code (ECC) double-data-rate (DDR) synchronous dynamic
random access memory (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD)
v Error logging of POST failures
v Hot-swap SAS hard disk drives
v Simple-swap Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives
v Integrated Ethernet controllers
v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0
v Key-lock support for physical security
v Memory change messages posted to the system-event log
v Power-on self-test (POST)
v Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts
v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums
v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (requires an optional Ethernet adapter) with
failover support
v Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring
v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu
v System-error LED on the front bezel and diagnostics LEDs on the system board
v Upgradeable microcode for POST, BIOS, and read-only memory (ROM) resident
code, locally or over a LAN
v Vital product data (VPD); includes serial-number information and replacement
part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance
v Wake on LAN capability

IBM Systems Director

IBM Systems Director is a platform-management foundation that streamlines the
way you manage physical and virtual systems in a heterogeneous environment. By
using industry standards, IBM Systems Director supports multiple operating systems
and virtualization technologies in IBM and non-IBM x86 platforms.

Through a single user interface, IBM Systems Director provides consistent views for
viewing managed systems, determining how these systems relate to one another,
and identifying their statuses, helping to correlate technical resources with business
needs. A set of common tasks that are included with IBM Systems Director provides
many of the core capabilities that are required for basic management, which means
instant out-of-the-box business value. These common tasks include discovery,
inventory, configuration, system health, monitoring, updates, event notification, and
automation for managed systems.

The IBM Systems Director Web and command-line interfaces provide a consistent
interface that is focused on driving these common tasks and capabilities:
v Discovering, navigating, and visualizing systems on the network with the detailed
inventory and relationships to the other network resources
v Notifying users of problems that occur on systems and the ability to isolate the
sources of the problems
v Notifying users when systems need updates and distributing and installing
updates on a schedule
v Analyzing real-time data for systems and setting critical thresholds that notify the
administrator of emerging problems

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v Configuring settings of a single system and creating a configuration plan that can
apply those setting to multiple systems
v Updating installed plug-ins to add new features and functions to the base
capabilities
v Managing the life cycles of virtual resources

For more information about IBM Systems Director, see the documentation on the
IBM Systems Director DVD that comes with the server and the IBM xSeries
Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/,
which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems
Director.

The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer

The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer detects supported and installed device
drivers and firmware in the server and installs available updates. For additional
information and to download the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer, go to the
System x and BladeCenter Tools Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/
toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp and click UpdateXpress System Pack Installer.

Server controls, LEDs, and power

This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn
the server on and off.

Front view
The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the front of the server.
(See “Operator information panel” on page 27 for information about the operator
information panel.)

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Note: The front bezel door is not shown so that the drive bays are visible.

Power control button and power-on LED

Press this button to turn the server on and off manually or to wake the
server from a reduced-power state. The states of the power-on LED are as
follows:
Off: AC power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has
failed.
Flashing rapidly (4 times per second): The server is turned off and is
not ready to be turned on. The power-control button is disabled. This will
last approximately 20 to 40 seconds.

Note: Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac

power, the power-control button becomes active.
Flashing slowly (once per second): The server is turned off and is
ready to be turned on. You can press the power-control button to turn on
the server.
Lit: The server is turned on.
Fading on and off: The server is in a reduced-power state. To wake the
server, press the power-control button or use the IMM Web interface.
See “Logging on to the Web interface” on page 112 for information on
logging on to the IMM Web interface.
Hard disk drive activity LED
When this LED is flashing, it indicates that a hard disk drive is in use.
System-error LED
When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.
An LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error.

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USB connectors
Connect USB devices to these connectors.
DVD-eject button
Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the DVD drive.
DVD drive activity LED
When this LED is lit, it indicates that the DVD drive is in use.
Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (some models)
On some server models, each hot-swap drive has a hard disk drive activity
LED. When this green LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive is in use.
When the drive is removed, this LED also is visible on the SAS/SATA
backplane, next to the drive connector. The backplane is the printed circuit
board behind drive bays 4 through 7 on 3.5-inch hard disk drive models and
bays 4 through 11 on 2.5-inch hard disk drive models.
Hot-swap hard disk drive status LED (some models)
On some server models, each hot-swap hard disk drive has an amber
status LED. If this amber status LED for a drive is lit, it indicates that the
associated hard disk drive has failed.
If an optional ServeRAID adapter is installed in the server and the LED
flashes slowly (one flash per second), the drive is being rebuilt. If the LED
flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the adapter is identifying the
drive.

Note: For proper cooling, do not install any card in the slot next in
sequence to a ServeRAID adapter with battery backup module (for
example, if a ServeRAID adapter with battery backup module is installed in
slot 2, do not install any card in slot 3).
When the drive is removed, this LED also is visible on the SAS/SATA
backplane, below the hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED.

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Rear view
The following illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the rear of the server.
AC power LED
DC power LED
Fault (error) LED

Serial 1
(COM 1)
Power cord
Video connector
System
management Ethernet
Ethernet transmit/receive
connector activity LED

NMI button Ethernet link

Ethernet 1 status LED
10/100/1000
Ethernet
USB 1 transmit/receive
USB 2 activity LED
USB 3
USB 4 Ethernet link
Ethernet 2 status LED
10/100/1000

Power-cord connector
Connect the power cord to this connector.
AC power LED
This green LED provides status information about the power supply. During
typical operation, both the AC and DC power LEDs are lit.
DC power LED
This green LED provides status information about the power supply. During
typical operation, both the AC and DC power LEDs are lit.
Power-error (Fault) LED
When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply has failed.
Video connector
Connect a monitor to this connector.

Note: The maximum video resolution is 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz.

Serial connector
Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.
Systems-mamagement Ethernet connector
Use this connector to manage the server, using a dedicated management
network. If you use this connector, the IMM cannot be accessed directly
from a production network. A dedicated management network provides
additional security by physically separating the management network traffic

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from the production network. You can use the Setup utility to configure the
server to use a dedicated systems management network or a shared
network.
USB connectors
Connect USB devices to these connectors.
Ethernet connectors
Use theses connectors to connect the server to a network.
Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED
This LED is on the Ethernet connector. When this LED is lit, it indicates that
there is activity between the server and the network.
Ethernet link status LED
This LED is on the Ethernet connector. When this LED is lit, it indicates that
there is an active connection on the Ethernet port.

Power-supply LEDs
The following illustration shows the locations of the 670-watt power supply LEDs.
AC power LED
DC power LED
Fault (error) LED

Power cord
connector

The following table describes the problems that are indicated by various
combinations of the power-supply LEDs and the power-on LED on the operator
information panel and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. (See
“Operator information panel” on page 27 for information about the operator
information panel.)

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Table 2. Power-supply LEDs
Power-supply LEDs
AC DC Error Description Action Notes
Off Off Off No AC power to 1. Check the AC power to the server. This is a normal
the server or a condition when no
2. Make sure that the power cord is
problem with the AC power is
connected to a functioning power
AC power source present.
source.
3. Turn the server off and then turn the
server back on.
4. If the problem remains, replace the
power supply.
Off Off On No AC power to 1. Replace the power supply. This happens only
the server or a when a second
2. Make sure that the power cord is
problem with the power supply is
connected to a functioning power
AC power source providing power to
source.
and the power the server.
supply had
detected an
internal problem
Off On Off Faulty power Replace the power supply.
supply
Off On On Faulty power Replace the power supply.
supply
On Off Off Power supply not 1. If the system board error (fault) LED is Typically indicates
fully seated, not lit, replace the power supply. that a power supply
faulty system is not fully seated.
2. If the system board error (fault) LED is
board, or faulty
lit, (Trained service technician only)
power supply
replace the system board.
On Off or On Faulty power Replace the power supply.
Flashing supply
On On Off Normal operation
On On On Power supply is Replace the power supply.
faulty but still
operational

Note: On models with eight 3.5-inch or sixteen 2.5-inch hard disk drives, need to
upgrade power supply to 920-watt.
The following illustration shows the 920-watt power-supply LEDs on the rear of the
server.

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Table 3. Power-supply LEDs
Power-supply LEDs
AC power DC power Power error Description
Off Off Off No AC power to the server or a problem
with the AC power source
Off Off On No AC power to the server or a problem
with the AC power source and the power
supply has detected an internal problem
Off On Off Faulty power supply
Off On On Faulty power supply
On Off Off Power supply not fully seated, faulty
system board, or faulty power supply
On Off or flashing On Faulty power supply
On On Off Normal operation
On On On Power supply is faulty but still operational

Server power features

When the server is connected to an AC power source but is not turned on, the
operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the integrated
management module (IMM) is shut down; however, the server can respond to
requests from the IMM, such as a remote request to turn on the server. The
power-on LED flashes to indicate that the server is connected to AC power but not
turned on.

Turning on the server

Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to AC power, the
power-control button becomes active, and one or more fans might start running to
provide cooling while the server is connected to power. You can turn on the server
and start the operating system by pressing the power-control button.

The server can also be turned on in any of the following ways:

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v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart
automatically when power is restored.
v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN
feature can turn on the server.

For 32-bit operating systems only: Some memory is reserved for various
system resources and is unavailable to the operating system. The amount of
memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system,
the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI options.

Turning off the server

When you turn off the server and leave it connected to AC power, the server can
respond to requests from the IMM, such as a remote request to turn on the server.
While the server remains connected to AC power, one or more fans might continue
to run. To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it from the power
source.

Important: To view the error LEDs on the system board, leave the server
connected to a power source.

Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server.
See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the
operating system.

Statement 5:

CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.

2
1
The server can be turned off in any of the following ways:
v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system
supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the
server will be turned off automatically.
v You can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown of the
operating system and turn off the server, if your operating system supports this
feature.
v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the
power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server.
v The IMM can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system
failure.
v You can turn off the server through a request from the IMM.

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Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
Note: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working
correctly. Start the server and make sure that the operating system starts, if one is
installed. If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem Determination and
Service Guide for diagnostic information.

This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in
the server.

Server components
The following illustration shows the major components in the server.

Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to
remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.

Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that

the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating
system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while
the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap
components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap
component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you
remove or install the component.

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System-board internal connectors
The following illustrations show the internal connectors and switches on the system
board.

The following illustration shows the additional PCI Express expansion slot that is
available on the PCI Express extender card.

The following illustration shows two additional PCI-X expansion slots that are
available on the PCI-X extender card.

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System-board switches and jumpers

The following tables show the settings of the switches and the jumpers.
Table 4. System-board jumpers
Jumper Jumper
number name Jumper setting
JP1 CMOS clear v Pins 1 and 2: Normal operation (default).
v Pins 2 and 3: Clears CMOS memory.
JP6 UEFI boot v Pins 1 and 2: Normal operation (default).
recovery
v Pins 2 and 3: Enable the UEFI recovery mode.
JP7 Trust v Pins 1 and 2: Physical presence to the TPM.
Platform
v Pins 2 and 3: No physical presence to the TPM (default).
Module
(TPM) Note: The physical presence requires manual setting on the
server to change the TPM configuration. The TPM is enabled
and physical presence is not asserted by default. The physical
presence needs to be asserted to activate, deactivate, clear or
change ownership of the TPM.
Note: If no jumper is present, the server responds as on default position.

Table 5. System-board switch 6

SW 6 Switches Switch description
1 Reserved (default off)
2 Power-on password override when on (default off)
3 Reserved (default off)
4 When this switch is off, the primary IMM firmware ROM page is loaded. When this switch is on,
the secondary (backup) IMM firmware ROM page is loaded (default off).

Notes:
1. Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server;
then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. (Review the information in
“Safety” on page vii, “Installation guidelines” on page 28, and “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 30.)
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System-board LEDs
The following illustration shows the LEDs on the system board.

System-board external connectors

The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors and the NMI
button on the system board.

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SAS backplane connectors
The following illustrations show the connectors on the SAS backplanes.

Figure 1. 3.5-inch backplane connectors

Figure 2. 2.5-inch backplane connectors

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Operator information panel
The following illustration shows the LEDs on the operator information panel on the
front of the server. (The power-control button is also on the operator information
panel. See “Front view” on page 12 for the location of the power-control button.)

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD to determine which
components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units
(FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
Lit light path diagnostics LED with the
system-error or information LED also lit Description
System power (green) The states of the power-on LED are as follows:
v Off: AC power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself
has failed.
v Flashing rapidly (4 times per second): The server is turned off
and is not ready to be turned on. The power-control button is
disabled. This will last approximately 20 to 40 seconds.
Note: Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac
power, the power-control button becomes active.
v Flashing slowly (once per second): The server is turned off and is
ready to be turned on. You can press the power-control button to
turn on the server.
v Lit: The server is turned on.
v Fading on and off: The server is in a reduced-power state. To
wake the server, press the power-control button or use the IMM
Web interface.
Hard disk drive activity (green) When this LED is flashing rapidly, it indicates that there is activity on a
hard disk drive.
System locator (blue) Use this LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You
can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely.
System information (amber) When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that information about a
suboptimal condition in the server is available in the IMM event log or
in the system-event log.
System error (amber) When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.

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Installation guidelines
Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page vii, “Working inside the server
with the power on” on page 29, and the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive
devices” on page 30. This information will help you work safely.
v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply
the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known
issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels
of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, complete the
following steps:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.
4. Click System x3400 M3 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the
server.
For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying
firmware, see the System x and xSeries Tools Center at http://
publib.boulder.imm.com/infocenter/toolstr/v1r0/index.jsp.
v Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working
correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an
operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed,
indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise
working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for information
about how to run diagnostics.
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
covers and other parts in a safe place.
v If you must start the server while the cover is removed, make sure that no one is
near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the
server.
v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have to
lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:
– Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.
– Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
– Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy
object.
– To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing up
with your leg muscles.
v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.
v To view the error LEDs on the system board and internal components, leave the
server connected to power.
v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power
supplies, hot-swap hard disk drives, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial
Bus (USB) devices.
v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component
to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.

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v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates
that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and
operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the
component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on
hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific
hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to
perform before you remove or install the component.
v When you work inside the server, you might find it easier to lay the server on its
side.
v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

System reliability guidelines

To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following
requirements are met:
v Each of the drive bays has a drive or an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
shield installed in it.
v If the server has redundant power, each of the power-supply bays has a power
supply installed in it.
v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to
work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) of open space around the
front and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans. For proper
cooling and airflow, replace the left-side cover before you turn on the server.
Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with
the left-side cover removed might damage server components.
v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.
v You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours.
v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.
v You have replaced a hot-swap fan within 30 seconds of removal.
v You do not remove the air duct or air baffles while the server is running.
Operating the server without the air duct or air baffles might cause the
microprocessor to overheat.
v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a microprocessor baffle or a
microprocessor and heat sink.

Working inside the server with the power on

Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when
the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the
power on.

The server supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while it is
turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside
a server that is turned on:
v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts
before you work inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working
inside the server.
v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist
watches.

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v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that might fall
into the server as you lean over it.
v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,
into the server.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other electronic devices.
To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages
until you are ready to install them.

To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the

following precautions:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.
v Wear an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available.
v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.
v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.
v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
metal part of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from
the package and from your body.
v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without
setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into
its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a
metal surface.
v Take additional care when you handle devices during cold weather. Heating
reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

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Internal cable routing and connectors
The server uses cables to connect SATA attached, simple-swap SATA, hot-swap
SATA, hot-swap SAS and DVD drive devices to the power supply and to the system
board.

Review the following information before connecting power and signal cables to
internal drives:
v The drives that are preinstalled in the server come with power and signal cables
attached. If you replace any drives, remember which cable is attached to which
drive.
v When you route a cable, make sure that it does not block the airflow to the rear
of the drives or over the microprocessor or DIMMs.

Tape drive cable connection

You can install either a USB or SATA tape drive in the server. The following
illustration shows the internal cable routing and connectors for both the USB tape
drive and the SATA tape drive. It also shows the internal power cable for the optical
drives.

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The following illustrations show the cabling information for installing the SATA to
traditional power converter cable when you install an RDX internal USB tape drive
in the server. This cable comes with the server in the plastic bag with the drive rails.
Power
converter Connects to
cable tape drive

Connects to
optical power cable

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Optical power cable
SATA connector

Power converter
cable

Tape drive

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DVD drive cable connection
The following illustration shows the internal SATA and power cable routing and the
connectors from the DVD drive to the system board.

The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing and the connectors
from the UltraSlim DVD drive to the system board.

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The following illustration shows the internal SATA cable routing and the connectors
from the UltraSlim DVD drive to the system board.

Operator information panel cable connection

The following illustration shows the internal cable routing and connectors from the
operator information panel to the system board.

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Hard disk drive cable connection
Review the following information before connecting power and signal cables to
internal drives:
1. The following illustrations show the connectors on the 2.5-inch and
3.5-inch hard disk drive backplanes.

Figure 3. Connectors on the 3.5-inch hard disk drive backplane

Figure 4. Connectors on the 2.5-inch hard disk drive backplane

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2. The following illustrations show the cable connectors on ServeRAID
M1015/M5014/M5015.

Figure 5. Cable connectors on ServeRAID-M1015 adapter

Figure 6. Cable connectors on ServeRAID-M5014 adapter

Note:
v For proper cooling, do not install any card in the slot next in sequence to a
ServeRAID adapter with battery backup module (for example, if a ServeRAID
adapter with battery backup module is installed in slot 2, do not install any
card in slot 3).

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v If the server is configured for RAID operation using a ServeRAID adapter,
you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install drives. See
the ServeRAID adapter documentation for additional information about RAID
operation and complete instructions for using the ServeRAID adapter.

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Review the following information before connecting power, configuration, and signal
cables for the drives:
1. For server models with four 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives.
v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing.

v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing.

v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a
ServeRAID adapter.

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2. For server models with eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives.
v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing.

v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing.

v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a
ServeRAID adapter.

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3. For server models with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives.
v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing.

v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing.

v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a
ServeRAID adapter.

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4. For server models with sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives.
v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing.

v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing.

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v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a
ServeRAID adapter and a ServeRAID expansion adapter.

Note: SAS expander card does not support 3 GB RAID adapters.

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Removing the left-side cover
Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is
working correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts,
if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed,
indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise
working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.

To remove the cover, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 28.
2. If you are planning to view the error LEDs that are on the system board and
components, leave the server connected to power and go directly to step 5.
3. Turn off the server and all attached devices.
4. Disconnect all external cables and power cords.
5. Using the supplied key, unlock the left-side cover.
6. Pull the cover-release latch down and rotate the top edge of the cover away
from the server.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before you turn
on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30
minutes) with the cover removed might damage server components.
7. Remove the left-side cover from the server.

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Opening the bezel media door
To open or remove the media door, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 28.
2. Unlock the left-side cover.

Note: You must unlock the left-side cover to open or remove the bezel. When
you lock the left-side cover, it locks both the cover and the bezel.
3. Press the button on the left edge of the bezel, and rotate the left side of the
bezel away from the server.

4. From inside of the top section of the bezel door, slide the blue tab up to unlock
the bezel media door; then, grasp the depressed area on the left side of the
media door and pull the door open.

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Note: To remove the media door from the bezel, push upward on the media
door hinge to remove it from the bezel.
5. When the media door is unlocked, the icon on the side of the bezel will be in
the unlocked position.

Media door icon

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Removing the air baffle

To remove the air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 28.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices.
3. Disconnect all external cables and power cords.
4. Remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on page 48 for
more information).
5. Remove the power supplies from the power-supply cage.
6. Unlatch the power-supply cage and rotate it out of the server until it locks.
7. Rotate the rear of the air baffle up 1. Find the pinch tab on the air baffle,
pinch it together with your fingers 2, and lift the air baffle out of the server
3.

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Installing the air baffle

To install the air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. With the rear (hinged) part of the air baffle lifted up, align the positioning pins on
the ends of the air baffle with the locating holes in the server chassis and fan
cage assembly.
2. Slide the air baffle down into the server 1 until the positioning pins fit into the
locating holes; then, press down on the air baffle until the pinch tab clicks into
place.
3. Rotate the rear (hinged) part of the air baffle 2 down to the system board.

Note: Make sure that the power-supply cage cables are not caught under the
air baffle.
4. Return the power-supply cage to its closed position (see “Closing the
power-supply cage” on page 56).
5. Install the hot-swap power supply or power supplies (see “Installing a redundant
power supply and fans” on page 93).
6. Install and lock the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page
96).
7. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
devices and turn on the server.

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Installing the fan cage assembly
Attention:
v Replace a hot-swap fan within 30 seconds of removal.
v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server for more than 30
minutes with the left-side cover removed.

To install the fan cage assembly, complete the following steps.

1. Align the fan cage assembly with the guide rails on the sides of the chassis.

Note: Make sure that both release buttons click into place.

2. Slide the fan cage assembly into the chassis and press firmly until the fan cage
is seated firmly in place.
3. Install the air baffle (see “Installing the air baffle” on page 52).
4. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the
power-supply release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly into the
chassis.

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Opening the power-supply cage
Opening the power-supply cage allows access to the air baffle, microprocessors,
and DIMMs. To open the power-supply cage, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii, and “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 30.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables.
3. Press the release latch on the power supplies and pull them out of the
power-supply cage.

Hot-swap
power supply
Release
latch

4. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on
page 48 for more information).
5. Pull up on the power-supply cage handle to unlock the cage; then, rotate the
cage out until it stops. The tab on the rear power-supply latch bracket clicks into
place when the cage is completely out of the way.

6. Let the power-supply cage rest on the rear power-supply latch bracket.

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Closing the power-supply cage
To return the power-supply cage to its closed position, complete the following steps:
1. Rotate the power-supply cage slightly toward the rear side; then, push down on
the release tab on the rear power-supply support bracket.

Power supply
support bracket

Power supply
release tab

Attention: Be sure to move the cables out of the way of the power supply
cage before you start to move the cage back into the server.
2. Carefully rotate the power-supply cage into the server chassis. The locating tabs
on the power-supply cage must fit over the corresponding tabs on the front latch
bracket.

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Power-supply cage
front latch bracket
Power-supply cage
Power-supply
Locating tabs
cage handle

Notch

Locating tabs

3. Rotate the power-supply cage handle down until the handle tip engages the
notch in the front latch bracket; then, lower the handle until it locks in place.
Power supply
cage closed

4. Install and lock the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page
96).
5. Install the hot-swap power supplies.
6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
devices and turn on the server.

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Installing an adapter
The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and
other information that you must consider when you install an adapter:
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. If you must change the
switch or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that come with
the adapter.
v Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.
v PCI slots 1 and 6 support half-length PCI adapters only.
v PCI slots 2, 3, 4, and 5 support full-height and full-length PCI adapters.
v The PCI Express extender card supports a full-length adapter.
v The PCI-X extender card supports two full-length adapters.
v PCI slots 1 and 5 support the RAID adapters.
v PCI slot 2 supports a VGA adapter.
v The PCI configuration:
– Slot 1 is a PCI Express x8 slot with x8 links, PCI Express Base Specification
Revision 2.0 compliant.
– Slot 2 is a PCI Express x16 slot with x8 links, PCI Express Base Specification
Revision 2.0 compliant.
– Slots 3 and 4 are PCI Express x8 slots with x4 links, PCI Express Base
Specification Revision 2.0 compliant.
– Slot 5 is a PCI Express x8 slot with x8 links, PCI Express Base Specification
Revision 2.0 compliant.
– Slot 6 is a PCI 33/32 slot, PCI 2.2 compliant.
– PCI Express extender card slot 7 is a PCI Express x8 slot with x4 links, PCI
Express 1.0a compliant.

Note: The PCI Express extender card comes standard on the System x3400
M3 server.
– PCI-X extender card slots 7 and 8 are PCI-X slots with 64/32 bits, 133/100/66
MHz from PXH.
v The system scans PCI slots 1 through 6 to assign system resources. The system
then starts (boots) the system devices in the following order, if you have not
changed the default boot precedence: integrated Ethernet controller,
ServeRAID-BR10i SAS adapter, and then PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express slots.

Note: To change the boot precedence for PCI and PCI-X devices, start the
Setup utility and select Start Options from the main menu. See the “Starting the
Setup utility” on page 101 for details about using the Setup utility.
v The server uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI adapters so that
you can install PCI adapters that do not support sharing of PCI interrupts.

Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when

the server is powered-on might cause the server to stop, which might result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the
power on.

To install an adapter, complete the following steps:

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1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 28.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables. Remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side
cover” on page 48 for more information).
3. See the documentation that comes with the adapter for any cabling instructions
and information about jumper or switch settings. (It might be easier for you to
route cables before you install the adapter.)
4. Rotate the adapter-retention brackets to the open position.
5. Remove the expansion-slot cover.

6. If you are installing a full-length adapter, remove the blue adapter guide (if any)
from the end of the adapter. Otherwise, continue with the next step.

Adapter guide

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7. Press the adapter firmly into the expansion slot, lower the adapter-retention
bracket, and make sure that the bracket is in the closed position.
Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or
the adapter.
8. Connect any needed cables to the adapter.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 96.

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Installing a DVD drive
1. To install a DVD drive on models with four 3.5-inch, eight 2.5-ich or
sixteen 2.5-inch hard disk drives, complete the following steps:
a. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation
guidelines” on page 28.
b. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables.
c. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover”
on page 48).
d. Remove the fan cage assembly.

e. Open the bezel by pressing the button on the left edge of the bezel, and
rotate the left side of the bezel away from the server.

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f. Remove the EMC shield from the bay in which you want to install the drive.

Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following
safety precaution.

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Statement 3:

CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic
devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product
could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no
serviceable parts inside the device.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation
exposure.

DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B
laser diode. Note the following.

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view
directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the
beam.

Class 1 Laser Product

Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A` Laser de Classe 1

g. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DVD drive to any
unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the DVD drive from the
package and place it on a static-protective surface.
h. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation
that comes with the drive.

Note: You might find it easier to install the new drive from the front and
then attach the cables.
i. Remove the blue optical drive rails from the inside of the drive bay in which
you want to install the drive. Align the holes on the blue optical drive rails
with the pins on the side of the drive and snap the optical drive rails onto the
drive.

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j. If you are installing a 5.25-in drive in bay 2, push the drive into the bay until
it locks into place. If you are installing a 3.5-in drive in bay 2, attach the
5.25-in conversion kit and push the drive into the drive bay.
k. Connect power and signal cables to the drive and the connectors on the
system board. (See “System-board internal connectors” on page 22 and
“Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 31 for more information.)
l. Route the signal cable through the plastic slot on the bottom of the chassis
underneath the fan cage assembly so that it does not block the airflow.
m. Reinstall the fan cage assembly.

n. Reinstall the air baffle (see “Installing the air baffle” on page 52).
o. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the
power-supply cage release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly
into the chassis.

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p. If you have another drive to install or remove, do so now.
q. Replace the left-side cover and bezel; then, lock the left-side cover and
bezel.
r. Reconnect the external cables and power cords.
2. To install the UltraSlim DVD drive on models with eight 3.5-inch, complete
the following steps:
v Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
v Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are
specified in the documentation that comes with the drive.
v The server supports one ultra-slim SATA optical drive.
a. If you are replacing a drive, make sure that:
v You have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in the
documentation that comes with the new drive.
v You have checked the instructions that come with the new drive to
determine whether you must set any switches or jumpers in the drive.
v You have removed the blue optical drive rails from the side of the old
drive and have them available for installation on the new drive.

Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the
following safety precaution.
Statement 3:

CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic
devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product
could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no
serviceable parts inside the device.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation
exposure.

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DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B
laser diode. Note the following.

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view
directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the
beam.

Class 1 Laser Product

Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A` Laser de Classe 1

b. Touch the static-protective package that contains the UltraSlim DVD drive to
any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the UltraSlim DVD
drive from the package.
c. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation
guidelines” on page 28.
d. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables.
e. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover”
on page 48).
f. Remove the fan cage assembly.

g. Open the bezel by pressing the button on the left edge of the bezel, and
rotate the left side of the bezel away from the server.

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h. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly out of the chassis. Lift up the
power-supply cage handle and pull the power-supply cage assembly all the
way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place on the chassis.

i. Disconnect the power and signal cables of the DVD drive from the system
board.
j. Pull the power and signal cables of the UltraSlim DVD drive through the slim
slot on top of the 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage.

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k. Connect the power and signal cables to the UltraSlim DVD drive. (See
“Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 31 for more information.)
l. Attach the drive retention clip to the side of the new drive.

m. Slide the UltraSlim DVD drive into the slim slot on top of the 3.5-inch disk
drive cage until the drive clicks into place.

Note: Pull the power and signal cables of the UltraSlim DVD drive into the
slim slot on top of the cage first. Make sure the cables are not stuck when
you slide the UltraSlim DVD drive into the cage.
n. Slide the 3.5-inch disk drive cage into the upper opening of the server along
the lower edge of the opening.

Note: Pull the power and signal cables of the UltraSlim DVD drive into the
upper opening of the server first. Make sure the cables are not stuck when
you slide the disk drive cage into the server.

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o. Secure the 3.5-inch disk drive cage with the screws.
p. Reconnect the power and signal cables of the UltraSlim DVD drive to the
system board. (See “Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 31 for
more information.)
q. Reinstall the air baffle.
r. Reinstall the fan cage assembly.

s. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the
power-supply cage release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly
into the chassis.
t. Close the bezel.
u. Install and lock the left-side cover.

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v. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
devices and turn on the server.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 96.

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Installing a USB or SATA tape drive
The server supports USB and SATA tape drives. When you install a tape drive, be
sure to connect the internal tape cable to the correct connector on the system
board.

To install a tape drive, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 28.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on
page 48 for more information).
4. Open the bezel by pressing the button on the left edge of the bezel, and rotate
the left side of the bezel away from the server.

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5. Remove the EMC shields from the drive bays.
6. Find the blue drive rails in the server bay and install one on each side of the
tape drive.
7. Slide the tape drive into the server.
8. Close the bezel.
9. Remove the power supplies from the rear of the server.
10. Carefully lay the server down on its side.
11. Open the power-supply cage (see “Opening the power-supply cage” on page
55 for more information).
12. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 51 for more
information).
13. Remove the fan cage assembly.

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14. If the tape drive came with screws, secure the drive to the server chassis,
using the supplied screws.
15. Connect one end of the tape drive cable to the USB or SATA connector on the
system board, depending upon the type of tape drive that you are installing;
then, route the cable through the cable holders on the inside of the server and
connect the opposite end of the cable to the back of the tape drive (see
“Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 31 for more information.)

Note: If you are installing an RDX internal USB tape drive, use the
SATA-to-traditional power converter cable to serve as a bridge between the
optical power cable and the power connector on the RDX tape drive.
16. Connect the power cable to the tape drive and to the connector on the system
board (see “Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 31 for more
information.)
17. Reinstall the fan cage assembly.

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18. Reinstall the air baffle (see “Installing the air baffle” on page 52.)
19. Reinstall or close the power-supply cage (see “Closing the power-supply cage”
on page 56 for more information).
20. Reinstall the power supplies.
21. Replace the left-side cover; then, lock the left-side cover and bezel.
22. Reconnect the external cables and power cords.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 96.

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Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive
The following notes describe the types of hard disk drives that the server supports
and other information that you must consider when you install a hard disk drive:
v The server supports up to sixteen 2.5-inch, SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk drives
or up to eight 3.5-inch, SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk drives in the standard
hot-swap bays depending on your model.

Note: SAS expander card does not support 3 GB RAID adapters.

v The hot-swap drives are arranged horizontally in the standard hard disk drive
cage.
v On models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives, the drive numbers are 0 through 7
(right to left). 8 through 15 (right to left). 16 through 23 (right to left). When you
install hard disk drives, start with drive 0.
v On models with four 3.5-inch hard disk drives, the drive numbers are 0 through 3
(left to right). On models with eight 3.5-inch hard disk drives, hard disk drive cage
for 4 through 7 (left to right) is added.
v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ .
v Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage.
v Make sure that the drive is correctly installed in the tray.
v See the documentation for the ServeRAID adapter for instructions for installing a
hard disk drive.

Note: For proper cooling, do not install any card in the slot next in sequence to
a ServeRAID adapter with battery backup module (for example, if a ServeRAID
adapter with battery backup module is installed in slot 2, do not install any card
in slot 3).
v All hot-swap drives in the server must have the same throughput speed rating;
using drives with different speed ratings might cause all drives to operate at the
speed of the slowest drive.
v To minimize the possibility of damage to the hard disk drives when you are
installing them in a rack configuration, install the server in the rack before you
install the hard disk drives.
v You do not have to turn off the server to install hot-swap drives in the hot-swap
drive bays. However, you must turn off the server when you perform any steps
that involve installing or removing cables.
v The drive ID of each hot-swap hard disk drive is printed on the hard disk drive
cage.

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To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 28.
2. Remove the filler panel from one of the empty hot-swap bays.
3. Make sure that the drive handle is open; then, slide the hard disk drive into the
hot-swap bay.
4. Push the drive handle in until it latches.
Notes:
1. When you turn on the server, check the hard disk drive status LEDs to verify
that the hard disk drive is operating correctly.
If the amber hard disk drive status LED is lit continuously, that drive is faulty
and must be replaced. If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, the
drive is being accessed.
2. If the server is configured for RAID operation through an optional ServeRAID
adapter, you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install hard
disk drives. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support
CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions
for using ServeRAID Manager.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 96.

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Installing a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive
Some server models come with four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drives
that are accessible from the front of the server. You must turn off the server before
installing simple-swap drives in the server. Before you install a simple-swap SATA
hard disk drive, read the following information:
v You can only install four simple-swap SATA hard disk drives in the server.
v The sequence for installing the hard disk drives is to install the drives starting
from the left bay (bay 4) and go the right bay (bay 7) in that order.

To install a simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 28.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables
and power cords.
3. Unlock the left-side cover.

Note: You must unlock the left-side cover to open or remove the bezel. When
you lock the left-side cover, it locks both the cover and the bezel.
4. Open the bezel.

5. Remove the filler panel from the drive bay in which you want to install the
drive.
6. Grasp the tab on the drive bay EMC shield and rotate it to the open position.

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7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted
metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and
place it on a static-protective surface.
8. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay (the connector end of
the drive goes in first).
9. Press the drive assembly loops toward each other; then, carefully slide the
drive assembly into the drive bay until it stops and release the loops.

Note: Do not release the loops on the drive assembly until it is completely
seated.
10. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for cabling information, if
needed.
11. Close the drive bay EMC shield.
12. Close the bezel.

If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.

The simple-swap-drive backplate controls the IDs for the internal simple-swap drive
bays. The following table lists the IDs for the hard disk drives and backplate that
are connected to simple-swap models.

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Installing a memory module
Attention: Do not mix UDIMMs and RDIMMs in the same server.

The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that
your server supports and other information that you must consider when you install
DIMMs.

v The server supports industry-standard double-data-rate 3 (DDR3), 800, 1066, or

1333 MHz, PC3-10600R-999 (single- or dual-rank), registered, synchronous
dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)
with error correcting code (ECC). See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/
serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported memory modules for the server.
v At least one DIMM must be installed for the server to operate, but three DIMMs
per microprocessor improves server performance.
v When two microprocessors are installed in the server, distribute the DIMMs
between the two microprocessors to improve server performance.
v The server supports a maximum of 16 single- or dual-rank DIMMs.
v The maximum number of single-, dual-rank, ECC supported UDIMM the server
supports is 12.
v The memory controller has three registered DIMM channels per microprocessor
(channels 0, 1, and 2). Channels 0 and 1 support three DIMMS, and channel 2
supports two DIMMs.
v Install DIMMs starting with the connector farthest from the microprocessor within
each channel.
v The server supports 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB DIMMs, with a minimum of 1
GB and a maximum of 128 GB of system memory.

For 32-bit operating systems only: Some memory is reserved for various
system resources and is unavailable to the operating system. The amount of

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memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system,
the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI devices.

Note: If you install a ServeRAID-M1015 SAS/SATA adapter, make sure at least 2

GB of memory is installed in the server before you run DSA from a bootable CD.
v The maximum operating speed of the server is determined by the slowest DIMM
in the server.
v The server can operate in two major modes: mirroring and independent channel
modes.

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Installing the virtual media key
To install a virtual media key, complete the following steps:
1. Align the alignment bracket on the rear of the key with the retention tab on the
system board; then, slide the key down into the virtual media key connector on
the system board until it is firmly seated in place.
Alignment
bracket
Virtual media
key (rear)

Virtual media
key (front)

Retention
tab

Virtual media
key connector

2. Reinstall any adapters that you removed.

3. Close the rear adapter-retention bracket.
4. Install and lock the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page
96).
5. Lock the left-side cover.
6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
devices and turn on the server.

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Independent channel mode
The server requires at least one installed DIMM. The server comes with a minimum
of two 1 GB DIMMs, installed in connectors 3 and 6. Connector 3 (in channel 0)
and connector 6 (in channel 1) are the farthest connectors from microprocessor 1 in
those channels. When you install additional DIMMs, install them in the order shown
in Table 6, to maintain server performance.

Note:
v If you have configured the server to use memory mirroring, do not use the order
shown in this table; use the installation order that is shown in Table 8 on page
83.
v If you install a ServeRAID-M1015 SAS/SATA adapter, make sure at least 2 GB of
memory is installed in the server before you run DSA from a bootable CD.
Table 6. DIMM installation sequence for independent channel mode
Installed microprocessors DIMM connector population sequence
Microprocessor 1 3, 6, 8, 2, 5, 7, 1, 4
Microprocessor 2 11, 14, 16, 10, 13, 15, 9, 12
Microprocessor 1 and Microprocessor 2 3, 11, 6, 14, 8, 16, 2, 10, 5, 13, 7, 15, 1, 9,
4, 12

Memory-mirroring mode
Memory-mirroring mode replicates and stores data on two pairs of DIMMs within
two channels simultaneously. If a failure occurs, the memory controller switches
from the primary pair of memory DIMMs to the backup pair of DIMMs. You must
enable memory mirroring through the Setup utility. For details about enabling
memory mirroring, see “Using the Setup utility” on page 100. When you use the
memory-mirroring feature, consider the following information:
v When you use memory mirroring, you must install a pair of DIMMs at a time.
One DIMM must be in channel 0, and the mirroring DIMM must be in the same
connector in channel 1. The two DIMMs in each pair must be identical in size,
type, rank (single or dual), and organization. They do not have to be identical in
speed. The channels run at the speed of the slowest DIMM in any of the
channels. See Table 8 on page 83 for the DIMM connectors that are in each pair.
v Channel 2, DIMM connectors 7, 8, 15, and 16 are not used in memory-mirroring
mode.
v The maximum amount of available memory is reduced to half of the amount of
installed memory when memory mirroring is enabled. For example, if you install
64 GB of memory, only 32 GB of addressable memory is available when you use
memory mirroring.

The following illustration shows the memory channel interface layout with the DIMM
installation sequence for memory-mirroring mode. The numbers within the boxes
indicate the DIMM population sequence in pairs within the channels, and the
numbers next to the boxes indicate the DIMM connectors within the channels. For
example, the following illustration shows that the first pair of DIMMs (indicated by 1s
inside the boxes) should be installed in DIMM connector 3 on channel 0 and DIMM
connector 6 on channel 1. DIMM connectors 7, 8, 15, and 16 on channel 2 are not
used in memory-mirroring mode.

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Figure 7. Memory channel interface layout

The following table lists the DIMM connectors on each memory channel.
Table 7. Connectors on each memory channel
Memory channel DIMM connectors
Channel 0 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11
Channel 1 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14
Channel 2 (not used in memory mirroring) 7, 8, 15, 16

The following illustration shows the memory connector layout that is associated with
each microprocessor. For example, DIMM connectors 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and
16 (DIMM connectors are shown underneath the boxes) are associated with
microprocessor 2 socket (CPU2), and DIMM connectors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
are associated with microprocessor 1 socket (CPU1). The numbers within the boxes
indicate the installation sequence of the DIMM pairs. For example, the first DIMM
pair (indicated within the boxes by 1s) should be installed in DIMM connectors 3
and 6, which are associated with microprocessor 1 (CPU1).

Note: You can install DIMMs for microprocessor 2 as soon as you install
microprocessor 2; you do not have to wait until all of the DIMM connectors for
microprocessor 1 are filled.

The following table lists the installation sequence for installing DIMMs in
memory-mirroring mode.
Table 8. Memory-mirroring mode DIMM population sequence
Number of installed
DIMMs microprocessors DIMM connector
First pair of DIMMs 1 3, 6

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Table 8. Memory-mirroring mode DIMM population sequence (continued)
Number of installed
DIMMs microprocessors DIMM connector
Second pair of DIMMs 1 2, 5
Third pair of DIMMs 1 1, 4
Fourth pair of DIMMs 2 14, 11
Fifth pair of DIMMs 2 13, 10
Sixth pair of DIMMs 2 12, 9
Note: DIMM connectors 7, 8, 15, and 16 are not used in memory-mirroring mode.

When you install or remove DIMMs, the server configuration information changes.
When you restart the server, the system displays a message that indicates that the
memory configuration has changed.

The following illustration shows how to install DIMMs on the system board.

Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when

the server is powered-on might cause the server to stop, which might result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the
power on.

To install a DIMM, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 28.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices; then, disconnect the power cords
and all external cables.
3. Remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on page 48).
4. Remove the hot-swap power supply or power supplies from the server.

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5. Pull up the power-supply cage handle, and then swing the power-supply cage
out of the server (see “Opening the power-supply cage” on page 55 for more
information).
6. Remove the air baffle from the server (see “Removing the air baffle” on page
51 for more information).
7. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.
Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the
DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.
8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted
metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the
package.

9. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector.
10. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the
slots at the ends of the DIMM connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down
into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM
simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the
DIMM is firmly seated in the connector. If there is a gap between the DIMM
and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly inserted; open the
retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and then reinsert it.
11. Reinstall the air baffle (see “Installing the air baffle” on page 52 for more
information).
12. Reinstall the power-supply cage.
13. Reinstall the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page 96).
14. Reinstall the power supplies.
15. Reconnect the power cords and external cables.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 96.

Installing an optional ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key

To install an optional ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key, complete the
following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 28.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords.
3. Remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on page 48).
4. Rotate the adapter-retention brackets to the open position.

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5. Align the upgrade key with the connector on the ServeRAID adapter and push it
into the connector until it is firmly seated.

6. Close the rear adapter-retention bracket.

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7. Install and lock the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page
96).
8. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
devices and turn on the server.

Installing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device

To install a hypervisor flash device, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 28.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords.
3. Remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on page 48).
4. Unlock the retention latch by pushing it down toward the system board.

5. Align the flash device with the USB connector on the system board and push it
into the USB connector until it is firmly seated.
6. Return the retention latch to the locked position by pulling it away from the
system board.

7. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
8. Install and lock the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page
96).
9. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

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Installing a second microprocessor
The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports
and other information that you must consider when you install a microprocessor:
v The server supports certain Intel Xeon scalable multi-core microprocessors,
which are designed for the LGA 1366 socket. These microprocessors are 64-bit
dual-core or quad-core microprocessors with an integrated memory controller,
quick-path interconnect, and shared last cache. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/
eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported microprocessors.
v The server supports up to two microprocessors. If the server comes with one
microprocessor, you can install a second microprocessor.
v Both microprocessors must have the same QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) link
speed, integrated memory controller frequency, core frequency, power segment,
cache size, and type.
v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine
whether you must update the server firmware for the server. To download the
most current level of server firmware and many other code updates for your
server, complete the following steps:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.
4. Click System x3400 M3 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the
server.
v (Optional) Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported
operating systems and optional devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/
serverproven/compat/us/.
v To order additional microprocessor optional devices, contact your IBM marketing
representative or authorized reseller.
v The microprocessor speeds are automatically set for this server; therefore, you
do not have to set any microprocessor frequency-selection jumpers or switches.
v If you have to replace a microprocessor, call for service.
v If the thermal-grease protective cover (for example, a plastic cap or tape liner) is
removed from the heat sink, do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of
the heat sink or set down the heat sink.
v Do not remove the first microprocessor from the system board to install the
second microprocessor.
v Some models support dual-core processors and quad-core processors. Do not
use dual-core processors and quad-core processors in the same system. Install
all dual-core or all quad-core processors in the server.

The following illustration shows the microprocessor socket locations on the system
board.

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Attention:
1. A startup (boot) microprocessor must always be installed in microprocessor
socket 1 on the system board.
2. To ensure correct server operation when you install an additional
microprocessor, use microprocessors that are compatible and install at least one
DIMM in a DIMM connector for microprocessor 2 (starting with the connector
farthest from the microprocessor). (See “Installing a memory module” on page
79 for more information.)

To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 28.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices; then, disconnect the power cords
and all external cables. Remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the
left-side cover” on page 48 for more information).
3. Remove the hot-swap power supplies from the server.
4. Open the power-supply cage (see “Opening the power-supply cage” on page
55 for more information).
5. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 51 for more
information).
6. Locate the second microprocessor socket on the system board.
Attention: The microprocessor retention latch is spring-loaded when the
microprocessor is in place. Releasing the latch too quickly or allowing it to
spring upward can damage the microprocessor and surrounding components.
7. Release the microprocessor retention latch by pressing down on the end,
moving it to the side, and slowly releasing it to the fully open (up) position.

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8. Open the microprocessor bracket frame by lifting up the tab on the top edge.
Attention:
a. Do not touch the microprocessor contacts; handle the microprocessor by
the edges only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil
from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and
the socket.
b. Handle the microprocessor carefully. Dropping the microprocessor during
installation or removal can damage the contacts.
c. Do not use excessive force when you press the microprocessor into the
socket.
d. Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented, aligned, and positioned in
the socket before you try to close the lever.
9. Install the microprocessor:
a. Touch the static-protective package that contains the microprocessor to any
unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the microprocessor
from the package.
b. Remove the protective cover, tape, or label from the surface of the
microprocessor socket, if any is present.
c. Align the microprocessor with the socket. The microprocessor has two
notches that are keyed to two tabs on the sides of the socket. A
triangle-shaped indicator on one corner of the microprocessor points to a
45-degree angle on one corner of the socket.

d. Carefully place the microprocessor into the socket. Do not use excessive
force when you press the microprocessor into the socket.

Note: The microprocessor fits only one way on the socket.

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10. Close the microprocessor bracket frame; then, close the microprocessor
retention latch and lock it securely in place.

11. Close the microprocessor-release lever to secure the microprocessor.

12. Install a heat sink on the microprocessor.
Attention: Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink or
set down the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover. Touching the
thermal grease will contaminate it. If the thermal grease is contaminated, call
IBM service and support to request a replacement thermal grease kit. For
information about installing the replacement thermal grease, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide.

a. Make sure that the heat-sink release lever is in the fully open position.
b. Remove the plastic protective cover from the bottom of the heat sink.
c. Align the heat sink above the microprocessor, using the alignment key on
the heat sink, with the thermal-grease side down.

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d. Slide the rear flange of the heat sink into the opening in the retainer
bracket.
e. Press down firmly on the front of the heat sink until it is seated securely.
f. Rotate the heat-sink release lever to the closed position and hook it
underneath the lock tab.
13. Install a VRM in the connector next to microprocessor socket 2 (see
“System-board internal connectors” on page 22 for the VRM connector
location).

Note: A VRM must be installed when a second microprocessor is installed in

order to power on the server.
a. Open the retaining clips on each end of the VRM connector.
b. Turn the VRM so that the keys align with the connector.
c. Insert the VRM into the connector by aligning the edges of the VRM with
the slots at the end of the VRM connector. Firmly press the VRM straight
down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the VRM
simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the
VRM is seated in the connector.
14. Reinstall the air baffle (see “Installing the air baffle” on page 52).
15. Close the power-supply cage (see “Closing the power-supply cage” on page
56).
16. Reinstall the hot-swap power supplies.
17. Reinstall the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page 96).
18. Reconnect the external cables and power cords.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 96.

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Installing a redundant power supply and fans
You can install a second 920-watt hot-swap power supply. This upgrade option
includes a hot-swap power supply and three hot-swap fans. You must also
purchase a second power cord to connect the power supply to a power source.

To install the redundant power and cooling option, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 28.
2. Remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on page 48 for
more information).
Attention: To ensure proper system cooling, do not leave the cover off the
server for more than 2 minutes.
3. Carefully lay the server on its side so that it is lying flat and facing up.

Note: Do not allow the server to fall over.

4. Remove the three fan air baffles from the fan bays of the fan cage assembly
with your finger. Slide the orange release tab in the direction indicated by the
arrow on top of the fan to unlock the fan handle. Grasp the fan handle and pull
the fan out of the fan cage assembly.

Hot-swap fan

5. If you are instructed to return the hot-swap fan, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the hot-swap fan to any
unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the fan from the package
and place it on a static-protective surface.
7. Align the fan over the fan slot and lower the fan into the slot in the fan cage.
8. Press down on the fan until it locks into place; then close the handle to the
locked position.

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Fan air
baffle
Hot-swap fan

Note: Replace a hot-swap fan within 30 seconds of removal.

Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components
when the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which could
result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working
inside the server with the power on.
9. Remove the power-supply filler from the second power-supply bay.

10. Slide the new power supply partially into the empty power-supply bay. Pinch
the orange release latch and push the power supply the rest of the way into
the bay until it is seated.
11. Install the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page 96).
12. Connect one end of the new power cord into the connector on the back of
power supply, and connect the other end of the power cord to a properly
grounded electrical outlet.

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13. Make sure that the AC power LED on the top of each power supply is lit,
indicating that the power supply is operating correctly. If the server is turned
on, make sure that the DC power LED on the top of the power supply is lit
also.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 96.

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Completing the installation
To complete the installation, complete the following steps:
1. If the bezel is open, insert the bezel hinges into the slots on the server chassis
and close the bezel.
2. Position the left-side cover over the server.
3. Place the bottom edge of the cover onto the bottom edge of the server.
4. Rotate the top edge of left-side cover toward the server; then, press down on
the cover handle until it clicks into place.
5. Rotate the bezel to its fully closed position.
6. Using the supplied key, lock the left-side cover and bezel.
7. Connect the cables and power cords. For more information, see “Connecting
the cables.”

Connecting the cables

Notes:
1. Be sure to turn off the server before you connect any cables to or disconnect
any cables from the server or hot-plug adapter.
2. For additional cabling instructions, see the documentation that comes with the
optional devices. It might be easier for you to route any cables before you install
certain optional devices.
3. Cable identifiers are printed on the cables that come with the server and
optional devices. Use these identifiers to connect the cables to the correct
connectors. For example, the hard disk drive cables are labeled “HDD option.”

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The following illustration shows the locations of the input and output connectors on
the rear of the server.
Power error LED Power cord
AC power LED DC power LED connector

Video
Serial 1
(COM 1)
Systems Ethernet 10/100/1000
management
NMI button
USB 1 Ethernet
USB 2 transmit/receive
USB 3 activity LEDs
USB 4 Ethernet link
status LEDs

Updating the server configuration

When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove a device, you
might receive a message that the configuration has changed. The Setup utility
starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. For more
information, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the server,” on page 99.

Some optional devices have device drivers that you must install. For information
about installing device drivers, see the documentation that comes with each device.

The server comes with at least one microprocessor. If more than one
microprocessor is installed, the server can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing
(SMP) server. You might have to upgrade the operating system to support SMP. For
more information, see “Typical operating-system installation” on page 109 and the
operating-system documentation.

If the server has an optional RAID adapter and you have installed or removed a
hard disk drive, see the documentation that comes with the RAID adapter for
information about reconfiguring the disk arrays.

For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see
“Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 113.

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Chapter 3. Configuring the server
The following configuration programs come with the server:
v Setup utility
The Setup utility (formerly called the Configuration/Setup Utility program) is part
of the IBM System x Server Firmware. Use it to change the startup-device
sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. For information about using
this program, see “Using the Setup utility” on page 100.
v Boot Selection Menu program
The Boot Selection Menu program is part of the IBM System x Server Firmware.
Use it to override the startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and
temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence.
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools
that are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server
to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS adapter with
RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system. For
information about obtaining and using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup
and Installation CD” on page 107.
v Integrated management module
Use the integrated management module (IMM) for configuration, to update the
firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to
remotely manage a network. For information about using the IMM, see “Using the
integrated management module” on page 109 and the IMM User's Guide on the
IBM Web Site.
v Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture
The remote presence and blue-screen capture feature are integrated into the
Integrated Management Module (IMM). The virtual media key is required to
enable the remote presence functions. When the optional virtual media key is
installed in the server, it activates the remote presence functions. Without the
virtual media key, you will not be able to access the network remotely to mount
or unmount drives or images on the client system. However, you will still be able
to access the Web interface without the virtual media key. You can order the
optional IBM Virtual Media Key, if one did not come with your server. For more
information about how to enable the remote presence function, see “Using the
remote presence capability and blue-screen capture” on page 111.
v VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor
The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor is available on the server models that
come with an installed the USB embedded hypervisor flash device. The USB
flash device is installed in the USB connector on the system board. Hypervisor is
virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host
system at the same time. For more information about using the embedded
hypervisor, see “Using the embedded hypervisor” on page 111.
v Ethernet controller configuration
For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the
Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 113.

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v LSI Configuration Utility program
Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure the integrated SAS/SATA
adapter with RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it. For
information about using this program, see “Using the LSI Configuration Utility
program” on page 114.
The following table lists the server configurations and the applications that are
available for configuring and managing RAID arrays.
Table 9. Server configuration and applications for configuring and managing RAID arrays
RAID array configuration RAID array management
(before operating system is (after operating system is
Server configuration installed) installed)
ServeRAID-BR10i adapter LSI Utility (Setup utility, press CFGGEN configuration for
(LSI 1068E) Ctrl+H), ServerGuide IBM and LSI basic and
integrated RAID adapters
IBM BladeCenter and System
x
ServeRAID-BR10il v2 LSI Utility (Setup utility, press CFGGEN configuration for
adapter (LSI 1064E) Ctrl+H), ServerGuide IBM and LSI basic and
integrated RAID adapters
IBM BladeCenter and System
x
ServeRAID-MR10i adapter MegaRAID BIOS MegaRAID Storage Manager
(LSI 1078) Configuration Utility, (MSM), Director
ServerGuide
ServeRAID-M5014 adapter MegaRAID BIOS MegaRAID Storage Manager
(LSI SAS2108) Configuration Utility, (MSM), Director
ServerGuide
ServeRAID-M5015 adapter MegaRAID BIOS MegaRAID Storage Manager
(LSI SAS2108) Configuration Utility, (MSM), Director
ServerGuide
ServeRAID-M1015 adapter MegaRAID BIOS MegaRAID Storage Manager
(LSI SAS2008) Configuration Utility, (MSM), Director
ServerGuide

v IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program

Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings
and IMM settings. Use the ASU program online or out-of-band to modify UEFI
settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to access
the Setup utility. For information about using this program, see “IBM Advanced
Settings Utility program” on page 116.

Using the Setup utility

Use the Setup utility, formerly called the Configuration/Setup Utility program, to
perform the following tasks:
v View configuration information
v View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports
v Set the date and time
v Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices
v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features
v View, set, and change settings for power-management features
v View and clear error logs

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v Resolve configuration conflicts

Starting the Setup utility

To start the Setup utility, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to AC power, the

power-control button becomes active.
2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set an
administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the
full Setup utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited
Setup utility menu is available.
Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no
way to change, override, or remove it. You must replace the system board.
3. Select the settings to view or change.

Setup utility menu choices

The following choices are on the Setup utility main menu. Depending on the version
of the firmware, some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions.
v System Information
Select this choice to view information about the server. When you make changes
through other choices in the Setup utility, some of those changes are reflected in
the system information; you cannot change settings directly in the system
information.
This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.
– System Summary
Select this choice to view configuration information, including the ID, speed,
and cache size of the microprocessors, machine type and model of the server,
the serial number, the system UUID, and the amount of installed memory.
When you make configuration changes through other choices in the Setup
utility, the changes are reflected in the system summary; you cannot change
settings directly in the system summary.
– Product Data
Select this choice to view the system-board identifier, the revision level or
issue date of the firmware, the integrated management module and
diagnostics code, and the version and date.
v System Settings
Select this choice to view or change the server component settings.
– Processors
Select this choice to view or change the processor settings.
– Memory
Select this choice to view or change the memory settings. To configure
memory mirroring, select System Settings → Memory, and then select
Memory Channel Mode → Mirroring.
– Devices and I/O Ports
Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input/output
(I/O) ports. You can configure the serial ports; configure remote console
redirection; enable or disable integrated Ethernet controllers, the SAS/SATA
adapter, SATA optical drive channels, and PCI slots. If you disable a device, it

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cannot be configured, and the operating system will not be able to detect it
(this is equivalent to disconnecting the device).
– Power
Select this choice to view or change power capping to control consumption,
processors, and performance states.
– Legacy Support
Select this choice to view or set legacy support.
- Force Legacy Video on Boot
Select this choice to force INT video support, if the operating system does
not support UEFI video output standards.
- Rehook INT 19h
Select this choice to enable or disable devices from taking control of the
boot process. The default is Disable.

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- Legacy Thunk Support
Select this choice to enable or disable the UEFI to interact with PCI mass
storage devices that are not UEFI-compliant.
– Integrated Management Module
Select this choice to view or change the settings for the integrated
management module.
- POST Watchdog Timer
Select this choice to view or enable the POST watchdog timer.
- POST Watchdog Timer Value
Select this choice to view or set the POST loader watchdog timer value.
- Reboot System on NMI
Enable or disable restarting the system whenever a nonmaskable interrupt
(NMI) occurs. Enabled is the default.
- Commands on USB Interface Preference
Select this choice to enable or disable the Ethernet over USB interface on
IMM. Enabled is the default.
- Network Configuration
Select this choice to view the system management network interface port,
the IMM MAC address, the current IMM IP address, and host name; define
the static IMM IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address; specify
whether to use the static IP address or have DHCP assign the IMM IP
address; and save the network changes.
- Reset IMM to Defaults
Select this choice to view or reset IMM to the default settings.
– Adapters and UEFI Drivers
Select this choice to view information about the adapters and device drivers in
the server that are compliant with EFI 1.10 and UEFI 2.0.
v Network
Select this choice to view or configure the network options, such as the iSCSI,
PXE, and network devices. There might be additional configuration choices for
optional network devices that are compliant with UEFI 2.1 and later.
v Date and Time
Select this choice to set the date and time in the server, in 24-hour format
(hour:minute:second).
This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.
v Start Options
Select this choice to view the startup sequence of system devices.,
This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.
v Boot Manager
Select this choice to view, add, delete, or change the device boot priority, boot
from a file, or select a one-time boot. If the server has Wake on LAN hardware
and software and the operating system supports Wake on LAN functions, you
can specify a startup sequence for the WAKE on LAN functions. For example,
you can define a startup sequence that checks for media in a CD-RW/DVD drive,
then checks the hard disk drive, and then the network adapter.
v System Event Logs
Select this choice to view the system-event log and POST event log. For
information about these logs, see "Event logs" in the Problem Determination and
Service Guide.

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Important: If the system-error LED on the front of the server is lit but there are
no other error indications, clear the system-event log and shutdown the server.
Also, after you complete a repair or correct an error, clear the system-event log
to turn off the system-error LED on the front of the server.
– POST Event Viewer
Select this choice to enter the POST event viewer to view the error messages
in the POST event log.
– System Event Log
Select this choice to view the error messages in the system-event log.
– Clear System Event Log
Select this choice to clear the system-event log.
v User Security
Select this choice to set, change, or clear passwords. See “Passwords” on page
105 for more information.
This choice is on the full and limited Setup utility menu.
– Set Power-on Password
Select this choice to set or change a power-on password. For more
information, see “Power-on password” on page 105.
– Clear Power-on Password
Select this choice to clear a power-on password. For more information, see
“Power-on password” on page 105.
– Set Administrator Password
Select this choice to set or change an administrator password. An
administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it
limits access to the full Setup utility menu. If an administrator password is set,
the full Setup utility menu is available only if you type the administrator
password at the password prompt. For more information, see “Administrator
password” on page 106.
Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is
no way to change, override, or remove it. You must replace the system board.
– Clear Administrator Password
Select this choice to clear an administrator password. For more information,
see “Administrator password” on page 106.

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v Save Settings
Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings.
v Restore Settings
Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and
restore the previous settings.
v Load Default Settings
Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and
restore the factory settings.
v Exit Setup
Select this choice to exit from the Setup utility. If you have not saved the
changes that you have made in the settings, you are asked whether you want to
save the changes or exit without saving them.

Passwords
From the User Security menu choice, you can set, change, and delete a power-on
password and an administrator password. The User Security choice is on the full
Setup utility menu only.

Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no way
to change, override, or remove it. You must replace the system board.

If you set only a power-on password, you must type the power-on password to
complete the system startup and to have access to the full Setup utility menu.

An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it

limits access to the full Setup utility menu. If you set only an administrator
password, you do not have to type a password to complete the system startup, but
you must type the administrator password to access the Setup utility menu.

If you set a power-on password for a user and an administrator password for a
system administrator, you can type either password to complete the system startup.
A system administrator who types the administrator password has access to the full
Setup utility menu; the system administrator can give the user authority to set,
change, and delete the power-on password. A user who types the power-on
password has access to only the limited Setup utility menu; the user can set,
change, and delete the power-on password, if the system administrator has given
the user that authority.

Power-on password
If a power-on password is set, when you turn on the server, the system startup will
not be completed until you type the power-on password. You can use any
combination of up to seven characters (A - Z, a - z, and 0 - 9) for the password.

When a power-on password is set, you can enable the Unattended Start mode, in
which the keyboard and mouse remain locked but the operating system can start.
You can unlock the keyboard and mouse by typing the power-on password.

If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server in any of
the following ways:
v If an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the
password prompt. Start the Setup utility and reset the power-on password.
Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no
way to change, override, or remove it. You must replace the system board.

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v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. See the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for instructions
for removing the battery.
v Change the position of the power-on password switch (enable switch 2 of the
system board switch block (SW6)) to bypass the power-on password check (see
the following illustration).

Attention: Before you change any switch settings or moving any jumpers, turn
off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. See the
safety information that begins on page vii. Do not change settings or move
jumpers on any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in this
document.
While the server is turned off, move switch 2 of the switch block (SW6) to the On
position to enable the power-on password override. You can then start the Setup
utility and reset the power-on password. You do not have to return the switch to
the previous position.
The power-on password override jumper does not affect the administrator
password.
Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no
way to change, override, or remove it. You must replace the system board.

Administrator password
An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it
limits access to the full Setup utility menu. If an administrator password is set, you
must type the administrator password for access to the full Setup utility menu. You
can use any combination of up to seven characters (A - Z, a - z, and 0 - 9) for the
password.

Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no way
to change, override, or remove it. You must replace the system board.

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Using the Boot Selection Menu program
The Boot Selection Menu program is used to temporarily redefine the first startup
device without changing boot options or settings in the Setup utility.

To use the Boot Selection Menu program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off the server.
2. Restart the server.
3. Press F12 (Select Boot Device). If a bootable USB mass storage device is
installed, a submenu item (USB Key/Disk) is displayed.
4. Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to select an item from the Boot
Selection Menu and press Enter.

The next time the server starts, it returns to the startup sequence that is set in the
Setup utility.

Starting the backup server firmware

The system board contains a backup copy area for the server firmware. This is a
secondary copy of server firmware that you update only during the process of
updating IBM System x Server Firmware. If the primary copy of the server firmware
becomes damaged, use this backup copy.

To force the server to start from the backup copy, turn off the server; then, place the
UEFI boot recovery JP6 jumper in the backup position (pins 2 and 3).

Use the backup copy of the server firmware until the primary copy is restored. After
the primary copy is restored, turn off the server; then, move the UEFI boot recovery
JP6 jumper back to the primary position (pins 1 and 2).

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installation
program that is designed for your server. The ServerGuide program detects the
server model and optional hardware devices that are installed and uses that
information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide program
simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in
some cases, installing them automatically.

You can download a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD or
purchase the CD from the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/
systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. To download the free image, click IBM
Service and Support Site.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

The ServerGuide program has the following features:

v An easy-to-use interface
v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected
hardware
v ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapter or
integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities
v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware

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v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during
setup

ServerGuide features
Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide
program. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide
Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are
supported on all server models.

The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled

startable (bootable) CD drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install the operating system.

The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:

v Sets system date and time
v Detects the RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS RAID configuration
program (with LSI chip sets for ServeRAID adapters only)
v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines
whether a later level is available from the CD
v Detects installed optional hardware devices and provides updated device drivers
for most adapters and devices
v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
v Includes an online readme file with links to tips for hardware and
operating-system installation

Setup and configuration overview

When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup
diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The
setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your server model.
On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or integrated SCSI controller with RAID
capabilities, you can run the SCSI RAID configuration program to create logical
drives.

Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.

When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program prompts
you to complete the following tasks:
v Select your language.
v Select your keyboard layout and country.
v View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
v View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and
adapter.
v Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD.

Important: Before you install a legacy operating system (such as VMware) on a

server with an LSI SAS controller, you must first complete the following steps:
1. Update the device driver for the LSI SAS controller to the latest level.
2. In the Setup utility, set Legacy Only as the first option in the boot sequence in
the Boot Manager menu.
3. Using the LSI Configuration Utility program, select a boot drive.

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For detailed information and instructions, go to https://www-947.ibm.com/systems/
support/supportsite.wss/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5083225.

Typical operating-system installation

The ServerGuide program can reduce the time it takes to install an operating
system. It provides the device drivers that are required for your hardware and for
the operating system that you are installing. This section describes a typical
ServerGuide operating-system installation.

Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.
1. After you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation
program starts. (You will need your operating-system CD to complete the
installation.)
2. The ServerGuide program stores information about the server model, service
processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. Then, the program
checks the CD for newer device drivers. This information is stored and then
passed to the operating-system installation program.
3. The ServerGuide program presents operating-system partition options that are
based on your operating-system selection and the installed hard disk drives.
4. The ServerGuide program prompts you to insert your operating-system CD and
restart the server. At this point, the installation program for the operating system
takes control to complete the installation.

Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide

If you have already configured the server hardware and you are not using the
ServerGuide program to install your operating system, complete the following steps
to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Web
site.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. From the menu on the left side of the page, click System x support search.
4. From the Task menu, select Install.
5. From the Product family menu, select System x3400 M2.
6. From the Operating system menu, select your operating system, and then click
Search to display the available installation documents.

Using the integrated management module

The integrated management module (IMM) is a second generation of the functions
that were formerly provided by the baseboard management controller hardware. It
combines service processor functions, video controller, and (when an optional
virtual media key is installed) remote presence function in a single chip.

The IMM supports the following basic systems-management features:

v Active Energy Manager.
v Alerts (in-band and out-of-band alerting, PET traps - IPMI style, SNMP, e-mail).
v Auto Boot Failure Recovery.

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v A virtual media key, which enables remote presence support (remote video,
remote keyboard/mouse, and remote storage).
v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) when POST is not complete or the operating
system hangs and the OS watchdog timer times out. The IMM might be
configured to watch for the OS watchdog timer and restart the server after a
timeout, if the ASR feature is enabled. Otherwise, the system administrator can
generate an NMI by pressing an NMI button on the information panel for an
operating-system memory dump. ASR is supported by IPMI.
v Boot sequence manipulation.
v Command-line interface.
v Configuration save and restore.
v DIMM error assistance. The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
disables a failing DIMM that is detected during POST, and the IMM lights the
associated system-error LED and the failing DIMM error LED.
v Environmental monitor with fan speed control for temperature, voltages, fan
failure, and power supply failure.
v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Specification V2.0 and
Intelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB) support.
v Invalid system configuration (CNFG) LED support.
v Light path diagnostics LEDs to report errors that occur with fans, power supplies,
microprocessor, hard disk drives, and system errors.
v NMI detection and reporting.
v Operating-system failure blue screen capture.
v PCI configuration data.
v PECI 2 support.
v Power/reset control (power-on, hard and soft shutdown, hard and soft reset,
schedule power control).
v Query power-supply input power.
v ROM-based IMM firmware flash updates.
v Serial over LAN (SOL).
v Serial redirect.
v System-event log.
v When one of the two microprocessors reports an internal error, the server
disables the defective microprocessor and restarts with the one good
microprocessor.

The IMM also provides the following remote server management capabilities
through the OSA SMBridge management utility program:
v Command-line interface (IPMI Shell)
The command-line interface provides direct access to server management
functions through the IPMI 2.0 protocol. Use the command-line interface to issue
commands to control the server power, view system information, and identify the
server. You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the file
as a script.
v Serial over LAN
Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to manage servers from a remote
location. You can remotely view and change the UEFI settings, restart the server,
identify the server, and perform other management functions. Any standard Telnet
client application can access the SOL connection.
v Virtual Media Key

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If your server has IMM Standard functionality, you can upgrade to IMM Premium
by purchasing and installing a virtual media key on your server system board. No
new firmware is required.

Using the embedded hypervisor

The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor is available on server models that come
with an installed USB embedded hypervisor flash device. The USB flash device
comes installed in the USB connector on the system board. Hypervisor is
virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host
system at the same time. The USB flash device is required to activate the
hypervisor functions.

To start using the embedded hypervisor functions, you must add the USB flash
device to the boot order in the Setup utility.

To add the USB flash device to the boot order, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to AC power, the

power-control button becomes active.
2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1.
3. From the Setup utility main menu, select Boot Manager.
4. Select Add Boot Option; then, select Embedded Hypervisor. Press Enter, and
then select Esc.
5. Select Change Boot Order and then select Commit Changes; then, press
Enter.
6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.

If the embedded hypervisor flash device image becomes corrupt, you can use the
VMware Recovery CD that comes with the system to recover the flash device
image. To recover the flash device image, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to AC power, the

power-control button becomes active.
2. Insert the VMware Recovery CD into the DVD drive.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

For additional information and instructions, see the VMware ESXi Server 3i
Embedded Setup Guide

Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture

The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of
the integrated management module (IMM). When the optional IBM Virtual Media
Key is installed in the server, it activates the remote presence functions. The virtual
media key is required to enable the integrated remote presence and blue-screen
capture features. Without the virtual media key, you will not be able to access the
network remotely to mount or unmount drives or images on the client system.
However, you can still access the Web interface without the key.

After the virtual media key is installed in the server, it is authenticated to determine
whether it is valid. If the key is not valid, you receive a message from the Web
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interface (when you attempt to start the remote presence feature) indicating that the
hardware key is required to use the remote presence feature.

The remote presence feature provides the following functions:

v Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz,
regardless of the system state
v Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote
client
v Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote
client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are
available for use by the server
v Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a
virtual drive

The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM
restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A
system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to assist in determining the
cause of the hang condition.

Obtaining the IP address for the Web interface access

To access the Web interface and use the remote presence feature, you need the IP
address for the IMM. You can obtain the IMM IP address through the Setup utility.
To locate the IP address, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to AC power, the

power-control button becomes active.
2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set both a
power-on password and an administrator password, you must type the
administrator password to access the full Setup utility menu.
Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no
way to change, override, or remove it. You must replace the system board.
3. From the Setup utility main menu, select System Settings.
4. On the next screen, select Integrated Management Module.
5. On the next screen, select Network Configuration.
6. Find the IP address and write it down.
7. Exit from the Setup utility.

Logging on to the Web interface

To log onto the Web interface to use the remote presence functions, complete the
following steps:
1. Open a Web browser on a computer that connects to the server and in the
address or URL field, type the IP address or host name of the IMM to which
you want to connect.
Notes:
a. If you are logging on to the IMM for the first time after installation, the IMM
defaults to DHCP. If a DHCP host is not available, the IMM uses the default
static IP address 192.168.70.125.
b. You can obtain the DHCP-assigned IP address or the static IP address from
the server UEFI or from your network administrator.

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The Login page is displayed.
2. On the Login page, type the user name and password. If you are using the IMM
for the first time, you can obtain the user name and password from your system
administrator. All login attempts are documented in the event log.

Note: The IMM is set initially with a user name of USERID and password of
PASSW0RD (passw0rd with a zero, not the letter O). You have read/write
access. You must change the default password the first time you log on.
3. On the Welcome page, type a timeout value (in minutes) in the field that is
provided. The IMM will log you off of the Web interface if your browser is
inactive for the number of minutes that you entered for the timeout value.
4. Click Continue to start the session. The System Health page provides a quick
view of the system status.

Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program

The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the server firmware. You
can use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you can customize
where the network startup option appears in the startup sequence. Enable and
disable the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program from the Setup utility.

To enable the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program, complete the following
steps:
1. From the Setup utility main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports and press
Enter.
2. Select Enable/Disable onboard device(s) and press Enter.
3. Select Ethernet and press Enter.
4. Select Enable and press Enter.
5. Exit to the main menu and select Save Settings.

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller

The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an
interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provide
full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception
of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto-negotiation,
the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or
1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and
automatically operate at that rate and mode.

You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers. To
find updated information about configuring the controllers, complete the following
steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.
4. From the Product family menu, select System x3400 M3 and click Go.

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Using the LSI Configuration Utility program
Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array
of independent disks (RAID) arrays. Be sure to use this program as described in
this document. Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to perform the following
tasks:
v Perform a low-level format on a hard disk drive
v Create an array of hard disk drives with or without a hot-spare drive
v Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives

The integrated SAS/SATA adapter with RAID capabilities supports RAID arrays. You
can use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure RAID 1 (IM), RAID 1E
(IME), and RAID 0 (IS) for a single pair of attached devices. If you install a different
type of RAID adapter, follow the instructions in the documentation that comes with
the adapter to view or change settings for attached devices.

In addition, you can download an LSI command-line configuration program from

http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

When you are using the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage
arrays, consider the following information:
v The integrated SAS/SATA adapter with RAID capabilities supports the following
features:
– Integrated Mirroring (IM) with hot-spare support (also known as RAID 1)
Use this option to create an integrated array of two disks. All data on the
primary disk can be migrated.
– Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) with hot-spare support (also known as
RAID 1E)
Use this option to create an integrated mirror enhanced array of three to eight
disks. All data on the array disks will be deleted.,
– Integrated Striping (IS) (also known as RAID 0)
Use this option to create an integrated striping array of two to eight disks. All
data on the array disks will be deleted.
v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you create arrays. The drives in an array
can have different capacities, but the RAID adapter treats them as if they all
have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive.
v If you use an integrated SAS/SATA adapter with RAID capabilities to configure a
RAID 1 (mirrored) array after you have installed the operating system, you will
lose access to any data or applications that were previously stored on the
secondary drive of the mirrored pair.
v If you install a different type of RAID adapter, see the documentation that comes
with the adapter for information about viewing and changing settings for attached
devices.

Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program

To start the LSI Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to AC power, the

power-control button becomes active.

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2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set an
administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the
full Setup utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited
Setup utility menu is available.
Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no
way to change, override, or remove it. You must replace the system board.
3. Select System Settings → Adapters and UEFI drivers.
4. Select Please refresh this page first and press Enter.
5. To perform storage-management tasks, see the SAS adapter documentation,
which you can download from the disk controller and RAID software matrix:
a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
b. Under Product support, click System x.
c. Under Popular links, click Storage Support Matrix.

When you have finished changing settings, press Esc to exit from the program;
select Save to save the settings that you have changed.

Formatting a hard disk drive

Low-level formatting removes all data from the hard disk. If there is data on the disk
that you want to save, back up the hard disk before you perform this procedure.

Note: Before you format a hard disk, make sure that the disk is not part of a
mirrored pair.

To format a drive, complete the following steps:

1. From the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for the drive that you
want to format and press Enter.
2. Select SAS Topology and press Enter.
3. Select Direct Attach Devices and press Enter.
4. To highlight the drive that you want to format, use the Up Arrow and Down
Arrow keys. To scroll left and right, use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys or
the End key. Press Alt+D.
5. To start the low-level formatting operation, select Format and press Enter.

Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives

To create a RAID array of hard disk drives, complete the following steps:
1. From the list of adapters, select the adapter (channel) for which you want to
create an array.
2. Select RAID Properties.
3. Select the type of array that you want to create.
4. In the RAID Disk column, use the Spacebar or Minus (-) key to select Yes
(select) or No (deselect) to select or deselect a drive from a RAID disk.
5. Continue to select drives, using the Spacebar or Minus (-) key, until you have
selected all the drives for your array.
6. Press C to create the disk array.
7. Select Save changes then exit this menu to create the array.
8. Exit the Setup utility.

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IBM Advanced Settings Utility program
The IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program is an alternative to the Setup
utility for modifying UEFI settings. Use the ASU program online or out-of-band to
modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the server
to access the Setup utility.

You can also use the ASU program to configure the optional remote presence
features or other IMM settings. The remote presence features provide enhanced
systems-management capabilities.

In addition, the ASU program provides limited settings for configuring the IPMI
function in the IMM through the command-line interface.

Use the command-line interface to issue setup commands. You can save any of the
settings as a file and run the file as a script. The ASU program supports scripting
environments through a batch-processing mode.

For more information and to download the ASU program, go to

http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

Updating IBM Systems Director

If you plan to use IBM Systems Director to manage the server, you must check for
the latest applicable IBM Systems Director updates and interim fixes.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

To locate and install a newer version of IBM Systems Director, complete the
following steps:
1. Check for the latest version of IBM Systems Director:
a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/downloads.html.
b. If a newer version of IBM Systems Director than what comes with the server
is shown in the drop-down list, follow the instructions on the Web page to
download the latest version.
2. Install the IBM Systems Director program.

If your management server is connected to the Internet, to locate and install

updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps:
1. Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks.
2. On the Welcome page of the IBM Systems Director Web interface, click View
updates.
3. Click Check for updates. The available updates are displayed in a table.
4. Select the updates that you want to install, and click Install to start the
installation wizard.

If your management server is not connected to the Internet, to locate and install
updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps:
1. Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks.
2. On a system that is connected to the Internet, go to http://www.ibm.com/
eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral/.
3. From the Product family list, select IBM Systems Director.

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4. From the Product list, select IBM Systems Director.
5. From the Installed version list, select the latest version, and click Continue.
6. Download the available updates.
7. Copy the downloaded files to the management server.
8. On the management server, on the Welcome page of the IBM Systems
Director Web interface, click the Manage tab, and click Update Manager.
9. Click Import updates and specify the location of the downloaded files that you
copied to the management server.
10. Return to the Welcome page of the Web interface, and click View updates.
11. Select the updates that you want to install, and click Install to start the
installation wizard.

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Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance
If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information
about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to
assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional
information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem
with your system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

Before you call

Before you call, make sure that you have taken these steps to try to solve the
problem yourself:
v Check all cables to make sure that they are connected.
v Check the power switches to make sure that the system and any optional
devices are turned on.
v Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation, and use the
diagnostic tools that come with your system. Information about diagnostic tools is
in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD
that comes with your system.
v Go to the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ to check
for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a
request for information.

You can solve many problems without outside assistance by following the
troubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in the
documentation that is provided with your IBM product. The documentation that
comes with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that you can perform.
Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with documentation that
contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messages and error
codes. If you suspect a software problem, see the documentation for the operating
system or program.

Using the documentation

Information about your IBM system and preinstalled software, if any, or optional
device is available in the documentation that comes with the product. That
documentation can include printed documents, online documents, readme files, and
help files. See the troubleshooting information in your system documentation for
instructions for using the diagnostic programs. The troubleshooting information or
the diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device
drivers or other software. IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you
can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates.
To access these pages, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ and follow the
instructions. Also, some documents are available through the IBM Publications
Center at http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/.

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web

On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM
systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM System x
and xSeries information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. The address for IBM
BladeCenter® information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/. The address
for IBM IntelliStation® information is http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/.

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2010 119

You can find service information for IBM systems and optional devices at
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

Software service and support

Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage,
configuration, and software problems with System x and xSeries servers,
BladeCenter products, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information
about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see
http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.

For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, see
http://www.ibm.com/services/, or see http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support
telephone numbers. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV
(1-800-426-7378).

Hardware service and support

You can receive hardware service through your IBM reseller or IBM Services. To
locate a reseller authorized by IBM to provide warranty service, go to
http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/ and click Find a Business Partner on the right
side of the page. For IBM support telephone numbers, see http://www.ibm.com/
planetwide/. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378).

In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday,
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

IBM Taiwan product service

IBM Taiwan product service contact information:

IBM Taiwan Corporation
3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd.
Taipei, Taiwan
Telephone: 0800-016-888

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used instead. However, it is the user's responsibility to evaluate and verify the
operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service.

IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter
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Important notes
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factors also affect application performance.

CD or DVD drive speed is the variable read rate. Actual speeds vary and are often
less than the possible maximum.

When referring to processor storage, real and virtual storage, or channel volume,
KB stands for 1024 bytes, MB stands for 1 048 576 bytes, and GB stands for
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When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume, MB stands

for 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes. Total user-accessible
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Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any
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Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an

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Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include
user manuals or all program functionality.

Particulate contamination
Attention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive
gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as
humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server that is described in this
document. Risks that are posed by the presence of excessive particulate levels or
concentrations of harmful gases include damage that might cause the server to
malfunction or cease functioning altogether. This specification sets forth limits for
particulates and gases that are intended to avoid such damage. The limits must not
be viewed or used as definitive limits, because numerous other factors, such as
temperature or moisture content of the air, can influence the impact of particulates
or environmental corrosives and gaseous contaminant transfer. In the absence of
specific limits that are set forth in this document, you must implement practices that
maintain particulate and gas levels that are consistent with the protection of human
health and safety. If IBM determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your
environment have caused damage to the server, IBM may condition provision of
repair or replacement of server or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial
measures to mitigate such environmental contamination. Implementation of such
remedial measures is a customer responsibility.
Table 10. Limits for particulates and gases
Contaminant Limits
Particulate v The room air must be continuously filtered with 40% atmospheric dust
spot efficiency (MERV 9) according to ASHRAE Standard 52.21.
v Air that enters a data center must be filtered to 99.97% efficiency or
greater, using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters that meet
MIL-STD-282.
v The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination
must be more than 60%2.
v The room must be free of conductive contamination such as zinc
whiskers.
Gaseous v Copper: Class G1 as per ANSI/ISA 71.04-19853
v Silver: Corrosion rate of less than 300 Å in 30 days
1
ASHRAE 52.2-2008 - Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for
Removal Efficiency by Particle Size. Atlanta: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
2
The deliquescent relative humidity of particulate contamination is the relative humidity at
which the dust absorbs enough water to become wet and promote ionic conduction.
3
ANSI/ISA-71.04-1985. Environmental conditions for process measurement and control
systems: Airborne contaminants. Instrument Society of America, Research Triangle Park,
North Carolina, U.S.A.

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Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to
meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or
modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement

Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement

Notice to Customers

This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect

connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom.

124 IBM System x3400 M3 Type 7378/7379: Installation and User's Guide
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council
Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any
failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended
modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.

Attention: This is an EN 55022 Class A product. In a domestic environment this

product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures.

Responsible manufacturer:
International Business Machines Corp.
New Orchard Road
Armonk, New York 10504
914-499-1900

European Community contact:

IBM Technical Regulations, Department M456
IBM-Allee 1, 71137 Ehningen, Germany
Telephone: 0049 (0) 7032 15-2937
E-mail: [email protected]

Germany Class A statement

Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis:

Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse A EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen

Verträglichkeit

Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG

zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
in den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein.

Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu

installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM
empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für
die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der
IBM verändert bzw. wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne
Empfehlung der IBM gesteckt/eingebaut werden.

EN 55022 Klasse A Geräte müssen mit folgendem Warnhinweis versehen werden:

“Warnung: Dieses ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im
Wohnbereich Funk-Störungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber
verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen zu ergreifen und dafür aufzukommen.”

Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die

elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten
Dieses Produkt entspricht dem “Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
von Geräten (EMVG)”. Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG in
der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.

Appendix B. Notices 125

Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die
elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (bzw. der
EMC EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse A
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das
EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen.

Verantwortlich für die Einhaltung der EMV Vorschriften ist der Hersteller:
International Business Machines Corp.
New Orchard Road
Armonk, New York 10504
914-499-1900

Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist:

IBM Deutschland
Technical Regulations, Department M456
IBM-Allee 1, 71137 Ehningen, Germany
Telephone: 0049 (0) 7032 15-2937
E-mail: [email protected]

Generelle Informationen:

Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022

Klasse A.

Japan VCCI Class A statement

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio
interference may occur, in which case the user may be required to take corrective
actions.

Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association

(JEITA) statement

Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)

Confirmed Harmonics Guideline (products less than or equal to 20 A per phase)

Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement

126 IBM System x3400 M3 Type 7378/7379: Installation and User's Guide
Please note that this equipment has obtained EMC registration for commercial use.
In the event that it has been mistakenly sold or purchased, please exchange it for
equipment certified for home use.

Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement

People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement

Taiwan Class A compliance statement

Appendix B. Notices 127

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Index
A configuration programs
LSI Configuration Utility 100
accessible documentation 123
connecting the cables 96
Active Memory 8
connector
adapter
Ethernet 16
boot option 58
power cord 15
installing 58
serial 1 15
PCI bus, identification 58
video 15
types and installation information 58
connector, systems-management Ethernet 15
administrator password 104, 106
connectors
Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program,
on front of server 12
overview 116
rear of server 15
air baffle
SAS backplane 26
installing 52
system board 22
removing 51
connectors, USB
assistance, getting 119
front 14
attention notices 4
rear 16
availability 10
contamination, particulate and gaseous 123
controller, configuring Ethernet 113
controls 12
B cooling 9
backplane 78 cover, removing 48
baffle, air creating, RAID array 115
installing 52 CRUs, installing
removing 51 air baffle 52
bays 6 power-supply cage 56
bays, EMC shield 62 CRUs, removing power-supply cage 55
before you install a legacy operating system 108
bezel
media door, open 49
blue-screen
D
danger statements 4
capture 7
data storage 9
capture feature, overview 112
date and time 103
boot manager 103
device drivers 12
boot selection menu program, using 107
diagnostics program, DSA preboot 7
dimensions 6
DIMM
C installation 84
cable routing installation order 84
external 96 static electrictiy 84
cable routing, internal 31 types and installation information 79
cabling DIMM install sequence
external 96 independent channel mode 82
the server 96 memory mirroring 83
cache 6 documentation CD
caution statements 4 hardware and software requirements 2
CD, documentation 2 using 2
Class A electronic emission notice 124 documentation format 123
closing power-supply cage 56 drive
CMOS, clear jumper 23 bay EMC shield 62
completing the installation 96 simple-swap 77
components 21 drives 6, 9
configuration DSA 7
cable routing 37 DVD
updating 97 cable routing 34
updating server 99 drive, installing 61
with ServerGuide 108 DVD drive
activity LED 14

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DVD drive (continued) hard disk drive
eject button 14 activity LED 13, 27
Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostics backplane cabling 37
program 7 connectors 26
formatting 115
installation 76
E order of installation 77
eject button simple-swap 77
DVD 14 types and installation information 75
electrical input 6 hardware service and support 120
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield 62 heat output 6
electronic emission Class A notice 124 heat sink 91
embedded hypervisor help, getting 119
using 111 hot-swap drive
EMC shield backplane
hard disk drive bay 62 SAS/SATA IDs 78
environment 6 hot-swap drives
Ethernet 9 SAS backplane LEDs 14
activity LED 16 SAS/SATA backplane LEDs 14
controller, configuring 113 humidity 6
link status LED 16
Ethernet connector 16
expansion I
bays 6 IBM Advanced Settings Utility program, overview 116
slots 6 IBM Support Line 120
extender card 22 IBM Systems Director
external overview 11
cabling 96 server feature 8
connectors 24 updating 116
IBM X-Architecture technology 8
ID location, hard disk drive 75
F IDs for SAS/SATA hot-swap drives 78
fan IMM
hot-swap 6 overview 7
fans 9 using 109
FCC Class A notice 124 important notices 4
features 6 independent channel mode 82
IMM 109 input/output connectors 96
RAS 10 installation guidelines 28
remote presence 111 installation order
ServerGuide 108 hard disk drives 77
features and technologies 7 installation order, memory modules 84
filler panel, hard disk drive bay 76 installing
firmware adapter 58
download updates 28 air baffle 52
UEFI-compliant 7 DIMM 84
updates 2, 107 DVD drive 61
forgotten password 105 hot-swap hard disk drive 76
formatting a hard disk drive 115 microprocessor 88, 89
front view 12 operating system with ServerGuide 109
operating system without ServerGuide 109
optional devices 21
G redundant power and cooling option 93
gaseous contamination 123 ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key 85
getting help 119 simple-swap drives 77
gigabit Ethernet controller, configuring 113 the virtual media key 81
USB or SATA tape drive 71
VRM 92
H integrated
management module 7
handling static-sensitive devices 30
management module (IMM) 109

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integrated (continued)
network support 9
N
network options 103
integrated functions 6
noise emissions 6
internal cable routing 31
notes 4
IP address, obtaining for Web interface 112
notes, important 122
IPMI 9
notices 121
electronic emission 124
FCC, Class A 124
J notices and statements 4
JP1 23
JP6 23
jumpers 23
O
obtaining IP address for Web interface 112
online
K documentation 2
keys 2 publications 4
opening
power-supply cage 55
L operating system installation
LEDs 12 with ServerGuide 109
diagnostics 11 without ServerGuide 109
DVD drive activity 14 operator information
Ethernet link status 16 panel 27
Ethernet transmit/receive activity 16 operator information panel
front of server 12 cable routing 35
hard disk drive activity 13 optical drive 61
hot-swap hard disk drive activity 14 optical drive power cable routing 31
hot-swap hard disk drive status 14 options, installing 21
operator information panel 27 order of installation
power-supply 17 hard disk drives 77
power-supply detected problems 16 order of installation, memory modules 84
rear of server 15
system board 24
system-error 13 P
legacy operating system particulate contamination 123
requirement 108 password
local area network (LAN) 9 administrator 106
LSI Configuration Utility power-on 105
overview 114 passwords 105
starting 114 PCI
extender card 22
extender card slots 58
M slots 58
management module, integrated 7 ports
management, system 7 Ethernet 16
media door, open 49 serial 1 15
memory 6, 8 USB, front 14
memory mirroring USB, rear 16
description 82 video 15
DIMM population sequence 83 power
memory module control button 27
installing 79 features 18
order of installation 84 requirement 6
menu choices in Setup utility 101 power supply 6
microprocessor 6, 10 power-cord connector 15
heat sink 91 power-on password 105
installation 89 power-on password, setting 104
type and installation information 88 power-supply
mirroring mode 82 cage, closing 56
cage, opening 55

Index 131
power-supply (continued) ServeRAID 10
LEDs and detected problems 16 ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key
power-supply cage installing 85
closing 56 ServerGuide
opening 55 CD 8
power-supply LEDs 17 features 108
product data 101 using 107
publications 3 using to install operating system 109
serviceability 10
settings 105
R setup and configuration with ServerGuide 108
RAID array, creating 115 Setup utility
RAS features 10 menu choices 101
rear view 15 starting 101
redundant using 100
cooling and power 9 simple-swap drives 77
power and cooling option 93 size 6
related publications 3 slots 6
reliability 10 SMP 10
remote presence feature software service and support 120
functions 7 specifications 6
using 111 Standby mode 18
removing start options 103
air baffle 51 starting
left-side cover 48 backup server firmware 107
LSI Configuration Utility 114
Setup utility 101
S statements and notices 4
safety information static-sensitive devices, handling 30
Statement 13 xiii support, web site 119
Statement 15 xiv supported optional devices 29
SAS SW6 23
backplane connectors 26 switch block 6 switches 23
SATA adapter features 114 switches and jumpers, system board 23
SAS backplane symmetric multiprocessing 10
LEDs system
hot-swap drive status 14 error LED 27
SAS power cable routing 37 event logs 103
SAS/SATA backplane information 101
LEDs information LED 27
hot-swap drive activity 14 locator LED 27
SATA power LED 27
simple-swap drives 77 reliability guidelines 29
SATA backplane settings 101
activity LEDs for hot-swap drives 14 summary 101
scan order 58 system board
SCSI hot-swap 11 external connectors 24
security, user 104 internal connectors 22
serial LEDs 24
number location 2 switches and jumpers 23
serial 1 connector 15 system-error LED 13
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) Systems Director, updating 116
simple-swap drives 77 systems management 7, 10, 11
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)/SATA systems-management Ethernet connector 15
backplane systems-management features supported 109
IDs for hot-swap drives 78
server
components 21 T
configuration, updating 99 tape drive
firmware, starting backup 107 cable routing 31
firmware, UEFI-compliant 7 TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) 10

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telephone numbers 120
temperature 6
Tools Center 4
trademarks 121
turning off the server 19
turning on the server 18

U
UEFI
boot recovery jumper 23
server firmware 7
UltraSlim DVD
cable routing 34, 35
United States electronic emission Class A notice 124
United States FCC Class A notice 124
UpdateXpress 12
updating
IBM Systems Director 116
server configuration 97, 99
USB connectors
front 14
rear 16
USB or SATA tape drive 71
user security 104
using
boot selection menu program 107
embedded hypervisor 111
LSI Configuration Utility 114
remote presence feature 111
ServerGuide 107
Setup utility 100
the remote presence feature 111

V
video
connector 15
virtual media key
installing 81
VRM
installation 92

W
Web interface
obtaining IP address 112
web site
publication ordering 119
ServerGuide 107
support 119
support line, telephone numbers 120
weight 6
working inside the server with the power on 29

Index 133
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